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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)
Jones Paratene WW2 N/A 39592 View full profile
Jones Nepia WW2 N/A 65284 View full profile
Jones Motu WW2 N/A 39215 View full profile
Jones Pare Keiha WW2 N/A 801993 View full profile
Jones Ben WW2 N/A 817618 View full profile
Johnston William WW2 N/A 65388 View full profile
Kapa Parekura WW2 N/A 806483 View full profile
Johnson Thomas Tinui WW2 N/A 814501 View full profile
Johnson Paki WW2 N/A 65491 View full profile
Johnson James Samuel WW2 N/A 62670 View full profile
Johnson Willie WW2 N/A 62886 View full profile
Johnson Ramiha WW2 N/A 67425 View full profile
Johnson Jack WW2 N/A 62733 View full profile
Johnson Rangi Heketa WW2 N/A 817737 View full profile
Johnson William WW2 N/A 25895 View full profile
Johnny Henry Pango WW2 N/A 810685 View full profile
Joe Denis WW2 N/A 817539 View full profile
Job Hugh Ngawaka WW2 N/A 611200 View full profile
Keefe John WW2 N/A 65427 View full profile
Kelly John WW2 N/A 801700 View full profile
Kelly Ned Rako WW2 N/A 801626 View full profile
Keiha Kingi Areta WW2 N/A 39620 View full profile
Keepa Te Ua WW2 N/A 811116 View full profile
Keepa John WW2 N/A 813533 View full profile
Keelan Joseph WW2 N/A 65448 View full profile
Keelan Noema Rapoi WW2 N/A 67430 View full profile
Keelan Hohepa George WW2 N/A 802016 View full profile
Keelan Rangiora WW2 N/A 62591 View full profile
Keefe Dick Meri Kihareka WW2 N/A 817542 View full profile
Keefe George Tau Ta WW2 N/A 68289 View full profile
Kelly Marshall WW2 N/A 8834 View full profile
Keefe Peter Runic WW2 N/A 65429 View full profile
Keefe James WW2 N/A 802015 View full profile
Kawhia Edward Patrick WW2 N/A 817621 View full profile
Kaweroa Joe WW2 N/A 800747 View full profile
Kaweka Motu WW2 N/A 62735 View full profile
Kawe Frederick WW2 N/A 67518 View full profile
Kawana Dawson WW2 N/A 817727 View full profile
Kaukau Tommy Grey WW2 N/A 68390 View full profile
Kaui Fred WW2 N/A 802012 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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