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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)
Mahuika Michael WW2 N/A 62600 View full profile
Rautahi Tu WW2 N/A 62615 View full profile
Talbot Raymond WW2 N/A 26040 View full profile
Te Rure Hori WW2 N/A 802261 View full profile
Paul Robert Shortland WW2 N/A 62858 View full profile
Thompson Frederick WW2 N/A 805756 View full profile
Marsh Robin Wairama WW2 N/A 801415 View full profile
Matiu Hori WW2 N/A 802432 View full profile
Totoro Hani Te Rangi Tu Aihu WW2 N/A 39152 View full profile
Uatuku Taare WW2 N/A 802269 View full profile
McKay Pera WW2 N/A 811398 View full profile
Mita Whitiora WW2 N/A 25802 View full profile
Waitaiki Waiti WW2 N/A 26077 View full profile
Morunga Jack WW2 N/A 801641 View full profile
Ehau James WW2 N/A 65182 View full profile
Savage George WW2 N/A 65255 View full profile
Tamati Frederick WW2 N/A 62784 View full profile
Nicholson Karauia Claude WW2 N/A 62607 View full profile
Snowden Sonny WW2 N/A 810544 View full profile
Kingi Rangi WW2 N/A 802019 View full profile
Pahuru Wiremu WW2 N/A 67442 View full profile
Brown Brown WW2 N/A 39297 View full profile
Konia Dave WW2 N/A 39634 View full profile
Raerino George WW2 N/A 802151 View full profile
Rangihuna Te Rei Te Wera WW2 N/A 817648 View full profile
Taunoa Boy WW2 N/A 26048 View full profile
Tahuriorangi Thompson Kaiaotea WW2 N/A 65432 View full profile
Te Kani Umuariki Ramleigh WW2 N/A 805376 View full profile
Paraone Tutu WW2 N/A 25973 View full profile
Leonard Edward WW2 N/A 39091 View full profile
Makaore James WW2 N/A 39594 View full profile
Rehe Mane WW2 N/A 811105 View full profile
Te Weehi Hamiora Tawaho WW2 N/A 39144 View full profile
Tihema Henry WW2 N/A 39264 View full profile
Martin Dick WW2 N/A 811619 View full profile
Matthews Gerald WW2 N/A 67541 View full profile
Tuhaka Taki Oterangi WW2 N/A 802243 View full profile
Vercamer David WW2 N/A 65261 View full profile
McMillan Nga WW2 N/A 811694 View full profile
Mitchell Don WW2 N/A 39614 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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