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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)
Pihema Manu WW1 19580 N/A View full profile
Paora Manu WW1 16/177 N/A View full profile
Marama Manu WW1 60716 N/A View full profile
Koria Manu WW1 19248 N/A View full profile
Apatari Manu WW1 16/1365 N/A View full profile
Te Rangi Mannie WW1 20857 N/A View full profile
Rangiwaia Manihera WW1 19738 N/A View full profile
Mania WW1 19271 N/A View full profile
Taylor Mangu WW1 16/1461 N/A View full profile
Pera Manga WW1 19941 N/A View full profile
Maata Manga WW1 20739 N/A View full profile
Williams Joe WW1 16/112 N/A View full profile
Eva John WW1 16/390 N/A View full profile
Ryan John Edward WW1 18707 N/A View full profile
Duncan John Donald Campbell WW1 16/999 N/A View full profile
Cameron John Donald WW1 9/908 N/A View full profile
Williams John David WW1 20802 N/A View full profile
Coull John WW1 22541 N/A View full profile
Tikao John Charles Tamanuiarangi WW1 16/227 N/A View full profile
Broughton John WW1 16/1406 N/A View full profile
Bragg John WW1 19360 N/A View full profile
Arthur John WW1 16/251 N/A View full profile
Adlam John WW1 20699 N/A View full profile
Abraham John WW1 16/596 N/A View full profile
Witehira Joe WW1 19934 N/A View full profile
Fluety John WW1 19364 N/A View full profile
Governor Joe William WW1 16/583, 16/583A N/A View full profile
Wiki Joe WW1 16/1431 N/A View full profile
Whatati Joe WW1 60552 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Joe WW1 16/788 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Joe WW1 60801 N/A View full profile
Hapuku Joe Waho WW1 19972 N/A View full profile
Te Okeroa Joe WW1 16/755 N/A View full profile
Taylor Joe WW1 16/1513 N/A View full profile
Stevens Joe WW1 19791 N/A View full profile
Rewha Joe WW1 16/1570 N/A View full profile
Marino Joe WW1 60607 N/A View full profile
Leef Joe WW1 60796 N/A View full profile
Kororiko Joe WW1 20038 N/A View full profile
Hall John Henry WW1 16/590, 16/590A 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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