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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)
Pirini Arapeta WW2 N/A 802139 View full profile
Pomare Robert WW2 N/A 801742 View full profile
Rahui George WW2 N/A 39438 View full profile
Rangipuawhe Petera WW2 N/A 39251 View full profile
Rei Wau Wau WW2 N/A 818166 View full profile
Rika Heke WW2 N/A 801847 View full profile
Ropata Hori WW2 N/A 818237 View full profile
Ruru Hata WW2 N/A 816169 View full profile
Smith Roy WW2 N/A 65202 View full profile
Taare McLean WW2 N/A 802205 View full profile
Takarangi Wireti Pari Kereti WW2 N/A 65162 View full profile
Tanoa Takirau WW2 N/A 65176 View full profile
Apiata Tau WW2 N/A 62657 View full profile
Tawiri James WW2 N/A 817660 View full profile
Barlow Tiri WW2 N/A 810247 View full profile
Te Punga Hamuera Paul WW2 N/A 4506 View full profile
Carr Dick WW2 N/A 801912 View full profile
Brooking Arthur WW2 N/A 25817 View full profile
Thompson Whainga WW2 N/A 65327 View full profile
Toka Paikea Henare WW2 N/A 6118 View full profile
Crawford Karu WW2 N/A 39208 View full profile
Turei Maku WW2 N/A 67505 View full profile
Wahoterangi Peter WW2 N/A 817723 View full profile
Keefe John WW2 N/A 65427 View full profile
Walters Charles Frank WW2 N/A 6104 View full profile
Wereta Oliver Maketu WW2 N/A 67490 View full profile
Kingi George WW2 N/A 801804 View full profile
Koopu Rapata WW2 N/A 802601 View full profile
Duff William Takiwa WW2 N/A 802444 View full profile
Wipaki Tomati Reweti WW2 N/A 39286 View full profile
Lewis Clarke Manuel WW2 N/A 65503 View full profile
Bollard Edward George WW2 N/A 279690 View full profile
Makiri Haupuru WW2 N/A 25928 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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