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Battalion roll

This roll combines the records of over 6300 Māori and Pacific Island men who served in the First and Second World Wars. Of these over 2700 served in the First World War, mainly in the Māori (aka Native) Contingent and Māori Pioneer Battalion. The remaining 3600 men served in the 28th Māori Battalion in the Second World War.

Surname Forename(s) War Serial No (WW1) Serial No (WW2)
Komene Patari WW2 N/A 62810 View full profile
Kahura Tomo WW2 N/A 62870 View full profile
Kahukiwa Monu WW2 N/A 62887 View full profile
Kihi Jonnie WW2 N/A 62888 View full profile
Koinaki Ronnie WW2 N/A 62889 View full profile
Katene Katene WW2 N/A 62903 View full profile
Kora Monty WW2 N/A 62904 View full profile
Karaaka Heta Te Hianga WW2 N/A 630034 View full profile
Kemp Sydney Boy WW2 N/A 631811 View full profile
Karena Devon WW2 N/A 632716 View full profile
Kewene Charles WW2 N/A 64295 View full profile
Karanga Massey WW2 N/A 65153 View full profile
King Dolphas WW2 N/A 65154 View full profile
King Isaac WW2 N/A 65155 View full profile
King Mita WW2 N/A 65156 View full profile
Kereti Patrick WW2 N/A 65189 View full profile
Kingi Noel WW2 N/A 65190 View full profile
Kerei Niao WW2 N/A 65228 View full profile
Kaa Hone Te Kauru WW2 N/A 65285 View full profile
Kapuaroa Barney Ihaia Te Maere WW2 N/A 65286 View full profile
Keelan William WW2 N/A 65287 View full profile
Kutia Victor WW2 N/A 65288 View full profile
Kiwara Henry WW2 N/A 65289 View full profile
Kepa Tiakiriri Robert WW2 N/A 65344 View full profile
Kepa Jock WW2 N/A 65345 View full profile
Kake Charles WW2 N/A 65346 View full profile
Kingi Hanuere WW2 N/A 65407 View full profile
Karena Moses Thomas WW2 N/A 65419 View full profile
Keefe John WW2 N/A 65427 View full profile
Keefe Peter Runic WW2 N/A 65429 View full profile
King Louis WW2 N/A 65436 View full profile
Keelan Joseph WW2 N/A 65448 View full profile
Kohere Ian Tawhai Kura WW2 N/A 65492 View full profile
Kupa Mahini WW2 N/A 65512 View full profile
Kani Heu Heu Te Matuahori WW2 N/A 65513 View full profile
Kapohe Tihi WW2 N/A 65514 View full profile
Kima Tupene WW2 N/A 65515 View full profile
King Benton WW2 N/A 65516 View full profile
Kihi Wakihi Rangi WW2 N/A 65540 View full profile
Karena Tena Henry WW2 N/A 65659 View full profile

Note the Second World War roll does not contain the names of those who were in other units but worked closely with the 28th Māori Battalion or those who served in the 15th Reinforcements or Jayforce. See a list of these people here. The names and other details given in this roll are those recorded on enlistment. Many Māori Contingent and 28th Battalion soldiers used alternative names or were known by both Māori and English versions of their names; these are recorded where known. Rank information is often first known rank. Please let us know if a soldier was known by an alternative name or was promoted to a higher rank by the end of the war.