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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)
Nicholson Karauia Claude WW2 N/A 62607 View full profile
Te Weehi Karauna WW2 N/A 817669 View full profile
Matana Karaura WW1 16/663 N/A View full profile
Keelan Karauria WW1 20009 N/A View full profile
Kingi Karauria WW1 16/528 N/A View full profile
Mitchell Karauria WW2 N/A 802609 View full profile
Mohi Kare Kare WW2 N/A 802070 View full profile
Harehuru Karena WW1 19520 N/A View full profile
Paora Karena WW2 N/A 39405 View full profile
Hoepo Karena WW1 19851 N/A View full profile
Rotoatara Karena WW1 16/1342 N/A View full profile
Tawhitapou Karena WW2 N/A 67507 View full profile
Tamaki Karena WW1 16/454 N/A View full profile
Stephens Karena Kahi WW1 19627 N/A View full profile
Mohi Karena Wero WW1 16/394 N/A View full profile
Iaveta Karika WW1 19244 N/A View full profile
Hongara Karipori WW2 N/A 39209 View full profile
Te Roia Karo WW2 N/A 802260 View full profile
Crawford Karu WW2 N/A 39208 View full profile
Puhipuhi Karu WW1 16/35 N/A View full profile
Mua Kata WW1 60669 N/A View full profile
Huriwai Katene WW1 19757 N/A View full profile
Katene Katene WW2 N/A 62903 View full profile
Wickliffe Katene Joseph WW2 N/A 805758 View full profile
Kingi Kaumoana WW2 N/A 805206 View full profile
Matiu Kauri WW1 20815 N/A View full profile
Opitaia Kaveriri WW1 60756 N/A View full profile
Kaa Kawa WW2 N/A 6141 View full profile
Morris Kawai WW2 N/A 65305 View full profile
Kemp Kawenata WW1 20678 N/A View full profile
Tuoro Kawhena WW1 16/365 N/A View full profile
Rewha Kawi WW2 N/A 39431 View full profile
Brown Kawiti WW2 N/A 65335 View full profile
Mataio Kea Rongomatane WW1 19270 N/A View full profile
Keepa Keeny WW1 16/489 N/A View full profile
Raukura Keepa WW2 N/A 65174 View full profile
Rangi Keepa WW2 N/A 62654 View full profile
Paenga Keepa WW2 N/A 67440 View full profile
Mokena Keepa WW2 N/A 802072 View full profile
McClutchie Keepa WW2 N/A 65292 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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