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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)
Te Kura Huinui WW2 N/A 802632 View full profile
Tawhara Patrick Saunders WW2 N/A 802631 View full profile
Tangira Tutu Duncan WW2 N/A 802630 View full profile
Taipeti Mohiti WW2 N/A 802629 View full profile
Sylva Basil WW2 N/A 802627 View full profile
Stanley Brown WW2 N/A 802626 View full profile
Savage John WW2 N/A 802625 View full profile
Rogers Geoffrey Kereti WW2 N/A 802624 View full profile
Patara John WW2 N/A 802619 View full profile
Parata Heremaia WW2 N/A 802618 View full profile
Paki Robert Thomas WW2 N/A 802617 View full profile
O'Brien Rongomate WW2 N/A 802615 View full profile
Ngatai George WW2 N/A 802614 View full profile
Ngaheu Maihi Niao WW2 N/A 802613 View full profile
Mokomoko Fred WW2 N/A 802611 View full profile
Moriri Tutauanui WW2 N/A 802610 View full profile
Mitchell Karauria WW2 N/A 802609 View full profile
Mio Wetini WW2 N/A 802608 View full profile
McRoberts Hiroki WW2 N/A 802603 View full profile
McCauley Peeti WW2 N/A 802602 View full profile
Koopu Rapata WW2 N/A 802601 View full profile
Kahaki Herewini WW2 N/A 802597 View full profile
Huinga William WW2 N/A 802595 View full profile
Hona Rongo WW2 N/A 802592 View full profile
Hohua Tai Hori WW2 N/A 802591 View full profile
Heke Albert WW2 N/A 802587 View full profile
Edwards Gilbert WW2 N/A 802581 View full profile
Dinsdale John WW2 N/A 802579 View full profile
Ahomiro John WW2 N/A 802577 View full profile
Webb Thomas WW2 N/A 802574 View full profile
Tu Joseph Moses WW2 N/A 802573 View full profile
Taurua John Pokai WW2 N/A 802571 View full profile
Potaka Henry Riri WW2 N/A 802567 View full profile
Mitchell Henry WW2 N/A 802565 View full profile
Matchitt Robert Hubert WW2 N/A 802563 View full profile
Herekiuha James WW2 N/A 802558 View full profile
Downs Hoani Tehoka WW2 N/A 802554 View full profile
Webster Thomas WW2 N/A 802549 View full profile
Matahaere Petera WW2 N/A 802540 View full profile
Hemi Rapana WW2 N/A 802536 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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