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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)
Kukutai Tira-Kerei WW2 N/A 802034 View full profile
Kuiti Bertram Patrick WW2 N/A 4286 View full profile
Kuiti Tihi WW2 N/A 67485 View full profile
Kruger Paora Noho WW2 N/A 811060 View full profile
Koti James WW2 N/A 39752 View full profile
Korau Mohi WW2 N/A 39181 View full profile
Korau Tapore WW2 N/A 39187 View full profile
Kora Monty WW2 N/A 62904 View full profile
Kora Iri WW2 N/A 67565 View full profile
Kopua Hawi WW2 N/A 817779 View full profile
Kopua Hira WW2 N/A 6186 View full profile
Kopua Lenning Wairua WW2 N/A 817754 View full profile
Kopu Reuben WW2 N/A 11062 View full profile
Kopae Walter WW2 N/A 802658 View full profile
Kinita Rewi WW2 N/A 811046 View full profile
Koopu Takataka WW2 N/A 25912 View full profile
Koopu Te Owai WW2 N/A 802422 View full profile
Konia Dave WW2 N/A 39634 View full profile
Koni Wiremu WW2 N/A 801629 View full profile
Komene William Makarini WW2 N/A 39621 View full profile
Komene Phillip WW2 N/A 62737 View full profile
Komene Ken WW2 N/A 811547 View full profile
Komene Parekura WW2 N/A 811725 View full profile
Komene Edward WW2 N/A 39369 View full profile
Komene Abraham WW2 N/A 25910 View full profile
Komene Clem WW2 N/A 810653 View full profile
Komene Ngaro WW2 N/A 25911 View full profile
Komene Patari WW2 N/A 62810 View full profile
Komene Samuel WW2 N/A 4256 View full profile
Kereti Patrick WW2 N/A 65189 View full profile
King Isaac WW2 N/A 65155 View full profile
King Louis WW2 N/A 65436 View full profile
King Mita WW2 N/A 65156 View full profile
King Dolphas WW2 N/A 65154 View full profile
Kimura William WW2 N/A 816182 View full profile
Kima Tupene WW2 N/A 65515 View full profile
Kihi Jonnie WW2 N/A 62888 View full profile
Kihi William Coleman WW2 N/A 62592 View full profile
Kihi Wakihi Rangi WW2 N/A 65540 View full profile
Kihi Jim Pouwhare WW2 N/A 39637 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.