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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)
Kaua Hone Tamati WW2 – 802011 View full profile
Kaua Pita Tipunakore WW2 – 817622 View full profile
Kaua Tame Takakino WW2 – 6180 View full profile
Kauhoa Mita WW1 19985 – View full profile
Kaui Fred WW2 – 802012 View full profile
Kaui Te Whanau Kangaro Kitepo WW2 – 802013 View full profile
Kaukau Tommy Grey WW2 – 68390 View full profile
Kaurevai Rima WW1 19299 – View full profile
Kauwhata Rahikoi Moumou WW1 84404 – View full profile
Kavae – WW1 16/1208 – View full profile
Kawana Dawson WW2 – 817727 View full profile
Kawana Hemi WW1 60820 – View full profile
Kawe Frederick WW2 – 67518 View full profile
Kaweka Motu WW2 – 62735 View full profile
Kaweroa Joe WW2 – 800747 View full profile
Kawhareu John Mokau WW1 20615 – View full profile
Kawhia Edward Patrick WW2 – 817621 View full profile
Kawhia Eruera WW1 16/95 – View full profile
Ke Ivitu WW1 19251 – View full profile
Keefe Dick Meri Kihareka WW2 – 817542 View full profile
Keefe George Tau Ta WW2 – 68289 View full profile
Keefe James WW2 – 802015 View full profile
Keefe John WW2 – 65427 View full profile
Keefe Peter Runic WW2 – 65429 View full profile
Keelan Hohepa George WW2 – 802016 View full profile
Keelan Joseph WW2 – 65448 View full profile
Keelan Karauria WW1 20009 – View full profile
Keelan Noema Rapoi WW2 – 67430 View full profile
Keelan Rangiora WW2 – 62591 View full profile
Keelan William WW2 – 65287 View full profile
Keepa Hami WW1 20682 – View full profile
Keepa Huna WW1 19384 – View full profile
Keepa John WW2 – 813533 View full profile
Keepa Keeny WW1 16/489 – View full profile
Keepa Matenga WW1 16/622 – View full profile
Keepa Te Moni WW1 20024 – View full profile
Keepa Te Ua WW2 – 811116 View full profile
Keepa Wiremu Mataia WW2 – 814706 View full profile
Keeti Rangi WW1 16/12 – View full profile
Keiha Kingi Areta WW2 – 39620 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.