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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)
Rohe Derek WW2 N/A 807363 View full profile
West Thomas Patrick WW2 N/A 807351 View full profile
Isaacs Thomas Wiremu WW2 N/A 807318 View full profile
Preece Alfred WW2 N/A 807292 View full profile
Rule Thomas Heremoana WW2 N/A 807093 View full profile
Ropata Rangi WW2 N/A 806930 View full profile
Nutira Tahu WW2 N/A 806927 View full profile
Kapa Parekura WW2 N/A 806483 View full profile
Smith Zakie WW2 N/A 806479 View full profile
Takarangi James Robert WW2 N/A 805776 View full profile
Stafford William WW2 N/A 805771 View full profile
Hale Laddie Robert WW2 N/A 80577 View full profile
Honana Hinau WW2 N/A 805761 View full profile
Wickliffe Katene Joseph WW2 N/A 805758 View full profile
Tane Joe Hohipera WW2 N/A 805757 View full profile
Thompson Frederick WW2 N/A 805756 View full profile
Pohio William Charles WW2 N/A 805755 View full profile
Te Momo Tim WW2 N/A 805754 View full profile
Tipa Thomas Rangiora WW2 N/A 805752 View full profile
McClutchie Koihu WW2 N/A 805751 View full profile
Rangi Walker WW2 N/A 805749 View full profile
Tuiri Pomaparie WW2 N/A 805698 View full profile
Te Kani Umuariki Ramleigh WW2 N/A 805376 View full profile
Wordley Joseph Tono WW2 N/A 805373 View full profile
Huff John WW2 N/A 805354 View full profile
Tamati Tomai WW2 N/A 805302 View full profile
Karena John WW2 N/A 805276 View full profile
Wi Neera Ngahina WW2 N/A 805275 View full profile
Wineera Edison Te Kanae WW2 N/A 805274 View full profile
Rawhiri Whare WW2 N/A 805267 View full profile
Te Hau Blue Mana WW2 N/A 805251 View full profile
Te Kani Apa WW2 N/A 805233 View full profile
Paterangi Taringatai WW2 N/A 805232 View full profile
Williams James WW2 N/A 805222 View full profile
George Don WW2 N/A 805220 View full profile
Tuhaka Jack WW2 N/A 805217 View full profile
Teko Hori Rautahi WW2 N/A 805215 View full profile
Pokai Tumanoko WW2 N/A 805210 View full profile
Kingi Kaumoana WW2 N/A 805206 View full profile
Kutia Henare Hapi WW2 N/A 805204 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.

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