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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)
Parete Wiremu Puke Barrett WW2 N/A 25976 View full profile
Parata Tahu Brown WW2 N/A 25975 View full profile
Parata Hone Heke Teruruku WW2 N/A 25974 View full profile
Paraone Tutu WW2 N/A 25973 View full profile
Paraone James WW2 N/A 25972 View full profile
Paora Waihora WW2 N/A 25970 View full profile
Panapa Mihaka WW2 N/A 25969 View full profile
Palmer Johnny WW2 N/A 25968 View full profile
Paku Donald WW2 N/A 25967 View full profile
Pakihi Tutu WW2 N/A 25966 View full profile
Paki Wilfred WW2 N/A 25965 View full profile
Paipa Ben WW2 N/A 25964 View full profile
Pikau Pikau WW2 N/A 25675 View full profile
Potts Ronald Campbell WW2 N/A 244977 View full profile
Pirrie Robert WW2 N/A 23144 View full profile
Pohio Edward Clayton WW2 N/A 1926 View full profile
Packer Kipa Somme WW2 N/A 16377 View full profile
Paiki Tiemi James WW2 N/A 12723 View full profile
Parker Stanley WW2 N/A 1260 View full profile
Poihipi Riki WW1 19646 N/A View full profile
Paora Rangi WW1 20868 N/A View full profile
Pakana Rihari WW1 60442 N/A View full profile
Paki Reweti WW1 16/1241 N/A View full profile
Poutahi Reuben WW1 16/1447 N/A View full profile
Paoramati Retimana WW1 19628 N/A View full profile
Poi Rere WW1 16/122 N/A View full profile
Pohatu Renata WW1 16/34 N/A View full profile
Parata Renata WW1 16/700 N/A View full profile
Paenga Remana WW1 16/75 N/A View full profile
Parata Reihana WW1 16/1281 N/A View full profile
Paora Reihana WW1 16/527 N/A View full profile
Pou Reihana Eru WW1 16/1573 N/A View full profile
Parata Rau WW1 16/282 N/A View full profile
Paora Raniera Ngapo WW1 16/576 N/A View full profile
Pokiha Rangi WW1 60480 N/A View full profile
Paraone Tapauri WW1 16/76 N/A View full profile
Paua Tai WW1 19321 N/A View full profile
Patuki WW1 16/1125 N/A View full profile
Pompy Tamihana WW1 19798 N/A View full profile
Puru Tame WW1 16/835 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.