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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)
Kahukura Pura WW1 60483 N/A View full profile
Tamihana Rapi WW1 16/359 N/A View full profile
Auhana Reweti WW1 16/311 N/A View full profile
Graham Robert WW1 16/320 N/A View full profile
Tumatahi Ruka WW1 60455 N/A View full profile
Ratahi Hura WW1 20018 N/A View full profile
Adams James WW1 16/310 N/A View full profile
Ah Sin Solomon WW1 60750 N/A View full profile
Bristowe Joe WW1 16/111 N/A View full profile
Haku Tame WW1 20894 N/A View full profile
Martin John Mansell WW1 92869 N/A View full profile
Varovaro Tau WW1 19328 N/A View full profile
Tipi WW1 16/1129 N/A View full profile
Hokai Andrew WW1 16/1512 N/A View full profile
Tooke Te Reinga WW1 16/850 N/A View full profile
Parapora Tuakaua WW1 16/959 N/A View full profile
French Thomas WW1 16/972 N/A View full profile
Ngatipehi Umanui WW1 16/163 N/A View full profile
Paniena Matekairoa WW1 19739 N/A View full profile
Haerehuka Tiare WW1 16/186 N/A View full profile
Hohepa Wati WW1 19637 N/A View full profile
Thompson John WW1 20784 N/A View full profile
Lautagata Mitikelepu WW1 16/1084 N/A View full profile
Andrews William WW1 20804 N/A View full profile
Toi Nga WW1 60690 N/A View full profile
Haira Kapu WW1 16/134 N/A View full profile
Angel Edward WW1 16/583 N/A View full profile
Bennett William Rakeipoho WW1 16/389 N/A View full profile
Hemana Kohi Tatana WW1 16/444 N/A View full profile
Williams Paewai WW1 19958 N/A View full profile
Aperahama Wiremu Pera WW1 19598 N/A View full profile
Falaile WW1 16/1037 N/A View full profile
Hikamate Maihi WW1 19388 N/A View full profile
Cook George Gray WW1 16/1299 N/A View full profile
Hirini Haimona WW1 16/116 N/A View full profile
Skelton Harold George Nepia WW1 16/869 N/A View full profile
Banaba Beni WW1 19236 N/A View full profile
Mete Kingi Henare WW1 16/385 N/A View full profile
Westrupp Charlie WW1 20723 N/A View full profile
Hadfield Herbert WW1 60797 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.

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