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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)
Kani Albert Ottley WW2 N/A 62588 View full profile
Kapa Waata Mutu WW2 N/A 25902 View full profile
Kaiwai Hira WW2 N/A 802002 View full profile
Kapa Parekura WW2 N/A 806483 View full profile
Kapohe Tihi WW2 N/A 65514 View full profile
Kapuaroa Barney Ihaia Te Maere WW2 N/A 65286 View full profile
Kara Rangi WW2 N/A 39222 View full profile
Kara Tuahae Hemi Pohatu WW2 N/A 39198 View full profile
Karaaka Heta Te Hianga WW2 N/A 630034 View full profile
Karaitiana Te Kauru Te Huki WW2 N/A 6080 View full profile
Karaitiana Rangi Ruru Wananga WW2 N/A 39583 View full profile
Karaka Hoane WW2 N/A 811429 View full profile
Karaka Waka Potae WW2 N/A 5947 View full profile
Karaka Maru WW2 N/A 802005 View full profile
Karaka Paki WW2 N/A 68224 View full profile
Kaiawe Robin WW2 N/A 801396 View full profile
Kaa Hoani WW2 N/A 801996 View full profile
Kaa Henry WW2 N/A 801995 View full profile
Kahaki Urikore WW2 N/A 811320 View full profile
Kahaki Herewini WW2 N/A 802597 View full profile
Kahaki Kingi WW2 N/A 801999 View full profile
Kahaki Taare Teomanga Messines WW2 N/A 817540 View full profile
Kahi Robert WW2 N/A 39358 View full profile
Kahotea Barney WW2 N/A 802000 View full profile
Kahu Kura WW2 N/A 39185 View full profile
Kahukiwa Monu WW2 N/A 62887 View full profile
Kahura Tomo WW2 N/A 62870 View full profile
Kahuroa Manaroa WW2 N/A 802001 View full profile
Iopata Frederick WW2 N/A 67563 View full profile
Kaiawha William Heke WW2 N/A 62671 View full profile
Kaihau Stewart WW2 N/A 67391 View full profile
Kaika Rua John WW2 N/A 62586 View full profile
Kaimoana Charlie WW2 N/A 25899 View full profile
Kaipuke Wiremu WW2 N/A 802003 View full profile
Kaire Komene WW2 N/A 801397 View full profile
Kaire Michael WW2 N/A 801202 View full profile
Kaire Morehu Henare WW2 N/A 36595 View full profile
Kaire Pomare King WW2 N/A 24112 View full profile
Kaire William Motu WW2 N/A 801278 View full profile
Kaiwai Robert WW2 N/A 68391 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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