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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)
Pohe Taitare Tewhiri WW1 20836 N/A View full profile
Pene Paki WW1 20812 N/A View full profile
Poihipi Riki WW1 20793 N/A View full profile
Pohi Tu WW1 20789 N/A View full profile
Paris David Gordon WW1 20783 N/A View full profile
Poutawera James WW1 20743 N/A View full profile
Pohatu Tauranga WW1 20721 N/A View full profile
Park Wi WW1 20719 N/A View full profile
Paku Joseph Rawhira WW1 20703 N/A View full profile
Pirimi Toma WW1 20698 N/A View full profile
Poihipi Nick WW1 20691 N/A View full profile
Padlie David WW1 20625 N/A View full profile
Parakuka Hamiora WW1 20608 N/A View full profile
Paku Hemi WW1 20599 N/A View full profile
Pumamao William Herewini WW1 20064 N/A View full profile
Paora Wiripo WW1 20040 N/A View full profile
Paora Mita WW1 20013 N/A View full profile
Peter Harry WW1 20002 N/A View full profile
Paul Abraham WW1 20000 N/A View full profile
Paul Rori WW1 19965 N/A View full profile
Pera Manga WW1 19941 N/A View full profile
Paniora Arthur WW1 19938 N/A View full profile
Potatau Tipene WW1 19877 N/A View full profile
Paku Paul WW1 19876 N/A View full profile
Pompy Tamihana WW1 19798 N/A View full profile
Pepere Parekura WW1 19759 N/A View full profile
Pahura Hatiwira WW1 19747 N/A View full profile
Patara Nehe WW1 19740 N/A View full profile
Paniena Matekairoa WW1 19739 N/A View full profile
Pouwhare Ngapaki WW1 19736 N/A View full profile
Pene Enoka William WW1 19732 N/A View full profile
Peti Samuel WW1 19687 N/A View full profile
Pirihi Friday WW1 19686 N/A View full profile
Parata Alfred Rayne WW1 19681 N/A View full profile
Petera Davey WW1 19666 N/A View full profile
Pene Amo WW1 19664 N/A View full profile
Pikikotuku James WW1 19656 N/A View full profile
Poihipi Riki WW1 19646 N/A View full profile
Paul Andrew WW1 19645 N/A View full profile
Paoramati Retimana WW1 19628 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.