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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)
Kemara Umuriki WW2 N/A 62672 View full profile
Kelly Thomas WW2 N/A 8857 View full profile
Kelly Philip WW2 N/A 67632 View full profile
Kelly Marshall WW2 N/A 8834 View full profile
Kelly John WW2 N/A 801700 View full profile
Kelly Ned Rako WW2 N/A 801626 View full profile
Keiha Kingi Areta WW2 N/A 39620 View full profile
Keepa Te Ua WW2 N/A 811116 View full profile
Keepa John WW2 N/A 813533 View full profile
Keelan Joseph WW2 N/A 65448 View full profile
Keelan Noema Rapoi WW2 N/A 67430 View full profile
Keelan Hohepa George WW2 N/A 802016 View full profile
Karauria Pangorangi WW2 N/A 39141 View full profile
Keefe Dick Meri Kihareka WW2 N/A 817542 View full profile
Keefe George Tau Ta WW2 N/A 68289 View full profile
Keefe John WW2 N/A 65427 View full profile
Keefe Peter Runic WW2 N/A 65429 View full profile
Keefe James WW2 N/A 802015 View full profile
Kawhia Edward Patrick WW2 N/A 817621 View full profile
Kaweroa Joe WW2 N/A 800747 View full profile
Kaweka Motu WW2 N/A 62735 View full profile
Kawe Frederick WW2 N/A 67518 View full profile
Kawana Dawson WW2 N/A 817727 View full profile
Kaukau Tommy Grey WW2 N/A 68390 View full profile
Kaui Fred WW2 N/A 802012 View full profile
Kaui Te Whanau Kangaro Kitepo WW2 N/A 802013 View full profile
Kaua Pita Tipunakore WW2 N/A 817622 View full profile
Kahuroa Manaroa WW2 N/A 802001 View full profile
Kaiwai Henare WW2 N/A 67427 View full profile
Kaiwai Hira WW2 N/A 802002 View full profile
Kaiwai Reweti Moana WW2 N/A 62587 View full profile
Kaiwai Robert WW2 N/A 68391 View full profile
Kaire William Motu WW2 N/A 801278 View full profile
Kaire Pomare King WW2 N/A 24112 View full profile
Kaire Morehu Henare WW2 N/A 36595 View full profile
Kaire Michael WW2 N/A 801202 View full profile
Kaire Komene WW2 N/A 801397 View full profile
Kaipuke Wiremu WW2 N/A 802003 View full profile
Kaimoana Charlie WW2 N/A 25899 View full profile
Kaika Rua John WW2 N/A 62586 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.