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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)
Paringatai Manuhou WW2 N/A 39167 View full profile
Paputene Te Ohaki WW2 N/A 39168 View full profile
Pako Matiu WW2 N/A 39196 View full profile
Poa Toka Rarangi WW2 N/A 39197 View full profile
Poki Wi Patene WW2 N/A 39219 View full profile
Poutu Henare WW2 N/A 39228 View full profile
Pirini Wiwi WW2 N/A 39230 View full profile
Pitiroi Mohi WW2 N/A 39231 View full profile
Phillips Pat WW2 N/A 39232 View full profile
Perenara Haami WW2 N/A 39233 View full profile
Peters William Wiki WW2 N/A 39399 View full profile
Poharama John WW2 N/A 39401 View full profile
Paratene Sidney Mita WW2 N/A 39403 View full profile
Pitman Reweti WW2 N/A 39404 View full profile
Paora Karena WW2 N/A 39405 View full profile
Pitman Leslie James WW2 N/A 39406 View full profile
Piri Jacob WW2 N/A 39407 View full profile
Poa Benjamin WW2 N/A 39409 View full profile
Pitman George WW2 N/A 39410 View full profile
Piripi Hae Hae WW2 N/A 39411 View full profile
Peti Henry WW2 N/A 39412 View full profile
Paraone Tamati Maungarangi WW2 N/A 39414 View full profile
Poa Geoffrey WW2 N/A 39415 View full profile
Paratene Himiona WW2 N/A 39416 View full profile
Paratene James WW2 N/A 39418 View full profile
Pokaihau Tau Pera WW2 N/A 39419 View full profile
Pehi Hone WW2 N/A 39420 View full profile
Paniora Reihana WW2 N/A 39421 View full profile
Paraone Tapihana WW2 N/A 39422 View full profile
Paniora Tiopira WW2 N/A 39423 View full profile
Poata William WW2 N/A 39424 View full profile
Parata Hirini WW2 N/A 39425 View full profile
Pahau Timi Horua WW2 N/A 39523 View full profile
Paku Raetea WW2 N/A 39540 View full profile
Parata Te Pehi WW2 N/A 39556 View full profile
Pineaha Boss WW2 N/A 39561 View full profile
Pita Oliver Humphrey WW2 N/A 39567 View full profile
Parahi Phillip WW2 N/A 39574 View full profile
Pearson David William WW2 N/A 39581 View full profile
Pakai Jerry WW2 N/A 39585 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.