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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)
Hakaraia Ata WW2 N/A 39326 View full profile
Harris Francis WW2 N/A 39663 View full profile
Randell Edward Gilbert WW2 N/A 28533 View full profile
Raru Dick WW2 N/A 65411 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65471 View full profile
Robson Peter WW2 N/A 62707 View full profile
Rua Te Hau WW2 N/A 811735 View full profile
Apiata Tau WW2 N/A 62657 View full profile
Sciascia Leslie Frank WW2 N/A 817733 View full profile
Stephens Andrew Joseph WW2 N/A 3174 View full profile
Tai Paku Edward WW2 N/A 810628 View full profile
Tamehana Hare WW2 N/A 802474 View full profile
Dick Gene WW2 N/A 811025 View full profile
Pohio Edward Clayton WW2 N/A 1926 View full profile
Graham George WW2 N/A 25851 View full profile
Epu Edward WW2 N/A 65183 View full profile
Puha Haupai WW2 N/A 65495 View full profile
Rangi Renata Numia WW2 N/A 25996 View full profile
Hall Charles WW2 N/A 25856 View full profile
Harris Sydney Joseph WW2 N/A 812658 View full profile
Ratu Joe WW2 N/A 62690 View full profile
Rewiri Paate WW2 N/A 801846 View full profile
Hema Kingi WW2 N/A 65511 View full profile
Rogers Niho WW2 N/A 39235 View full profile
Akuhata Tauranga WW2 N/A 811668 View full profile
Ruka John WW2 N/A 39443 View full profile
Aranui Kamira WW2 N/A 67527 View full profile
Shaw Harry WW2 N/A 62694 View full profile
Stewart Taki WW2 N/A 802928 View full profile
Taingahue Jim WW2 N/A 67476 View full profile
Tane Ben WW2 N/A 62877 View full profile
Tautuhi Hone Tautau WW2 N/A 802759 View full profile
Te Kura Huinui WW2 N/A 802632 View full profile
Kahaki Taare Teomanga Messines WW2 N/A 817540 View full profile
Bluett Samuel WW2 N/A 6171 View full profile
Te Hau Matiu Te Auripo WW2 N/A 62861 View full profile
Karetu Taake WW2 N/A 39575 View full profile
Tipa Paki WW2 N/A 39467 View full profile
Kereopa Hamiora WW2 N/A 39365 View full profile
Callaghan John WW2 N/A 801908 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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