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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 Mohi WW1 60808 N/A View full profile
Komene Hori WW1 60813 N/A View full profile
Kawana Hemi WW1 60820 N/A View full profile
Kerewaro Albert Lightheart WW1 60842 N/A View full profile
Kemara Makarauria WW1 60844 N/A View full profile
Karauna Riki Waipouri WW1 60848 N/A View full profile
Kahaki Whare WW1 60875 N/A View full profile
Kapinga Winiata WW1 60880 N/A View full profile
Karewa Taami WW1 60897 N/A View full profile
Kauwhata Rahikoi Moumou WW1 84404 N/A 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.