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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)
Paenga Keepa WW2 N/A 67440 View full profile
Paekau Thomas WW2 N/A 813550 View full profile
Paekau Muri Whenui WW2 N/A 813549 View full profile
Paekau Robert WW2 N/A 65464 View full profile
Padlie David WW1 20625 N/A View full profile
Packer Kipa Somme WW2 N/A 16377 View full profile
Paaka Charlie WW2 N/A 815311 View full profile
Pa Ariki Tepou WW1 60764 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.