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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)
Allen Joseph WW2 N/A 801322 View full profile
Slade Joseph WW1 19429 N/A View full profile
Dixon Joseph WW1 60869 N/A View full profile
Smith Joseph WW1 16/737 N/A View full profile
Wilson Joseph WW2 N/A 819530 View full profile
Henderson Joseph WW2 N/A 635729 View full profile
Kihi Jonnie WW2 N/A 62888 View full profile
Sullivan Johnston WW2 N/A 26035 View full profile
Savage Johnson Henry WW2 N/A 811705 View full profile
Maunsell-Paea Johnson WW2 N/A 25943 View full profile
Smith Johnny WW2 N/A 26032 View full profile
May Johnny WW2 N/A 62757 View full profile
Manuel Johnny WW2 N/A 62648 View full profile
Hunia Johnny WW2 N/A 62728 View full profile
Rameka Johnny WW1 60530 N/A View full profile
Roberts Johnny WW2 N/A 631502 View full profile
Waitere Johnny WW2 N/A 67796 View full profile
Cooper Johnny WW1 16/573, 16 573A N/A View full profile
Taua Johnny WW2 N/A 809162 View full profile
Palmer Johnny WW2 N/A 25968 View full profile
Moko Johnnie WW1 19601 N/A View full profile
Thompson Johnnie WW1 20066 N/A View full profile
Tehata John Winiata WW1 20782 N/A View full profile
Gunther John William Whitfield WW1 20053 N/A View full profile
Singleton John William Massey WW1 16/1025 N/A View full profile
Anania John William WW2 N/A 25800 View full profile
Denny John William WW2 N/A 454431 View full profile
Pene John William WW2 N/A 39721 View full profile
Apa John Tuaine WW1 16/1321 N/A View full profile
Anglem John Toby WW2 N/A 25804 View full profile
Callaghan John Tikirau WW1 19617 N/A View full profile
Pairama John Thomas WW2 N/A 802514 View full profile
Nathan John Thomas WW1 19733 N/A View full profile
Coleman John Thomas WW2 N/A 67598 View full profile
Graham John Te Wharetoa WW2 N/A 65469 View full profile
Ray John Te Reito WW1 16/716 N/A View full profile
Chadwick John Te Kuru WW2 N/A 817533 View full profile
Warena John Tana WW1 19661 N/A View full profile
Jensen John Sydney WW2 N/A 67424 View full profile
Thompson John Sullivan WW2 N/A 39493 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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