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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)
Kaa Hoani WW2 N/A 801996 View full profile
Kaa Kawa WW2 N/A 6141 View full profile
Kaa Hone Te Kauru WW2 N/A 65285 View full profile
Kaa Prince WW2 N/A 801998 View full profile
Jury Dhu WW2 N/A 801994 View full profile
Judah Henry WW2 N/A 25898 View full profile
Joseph Ihaia WW2 N/A 39357 View full profile
Iwihora Howe WW2 N/A 39014 View full profile
Jones Dan WW2 N/A 817690 View full profile
Jones Edward Brownie WW2 N/A 817617 View full profile
Jones Pakira Hami WW2 N/A 6089 View full profile
Jones Wilkie Te Hurinui WW2 N/A 808564 View full profile
Jones Rawiri Tamanui WW2 N/A 39189 View full profile
Jones Macky WW2 N/A 25897 View full profile
Jones Francis WW2 N/A 25896 View full profile
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
Hurihanganui Kapu WW2 N/A 67552 View full profile
Ihaia Thomas WW2 N/A 811777 View full profile
Ihaia Walter WW2 N/A 811097 View full profile
Ihaia Hori Alexander WW2 N/A 811042 View full profile
Ihaia Joseph Anthony WW2 N/A 62669 View full profile
Hutana Hori WW2 N/A 801989 View full profile
Huriwaka Hector WW2 N/A 65187 View full profile
Huriwaka Wiremu WW2 N/A 802412 View full profile
Huriwai Tawhai WW2 N/A 25887 View full profile
Huriwai Matehaere WW2 N/A 39775 View full profile
Huritu Pita Parekura WW2 N/A 801988 View full profile
Hurihanganui Hare WW2 N/A 67533 View full profile
Ihaia Harry WW2 N/A 39580 View full profile
Hura Kiwa Pomare WW2 N/A 39774 View full profile
Hupata Poai WW2 N/A 39591 View full profile
Hunuhunu Te Waata WW2 N/A 67532 View full profile
Hunuhunu Tuki WW2 N/A 811034 View full profile
Hunter Iriwhata Matene WW2 N/A 39587 View full profile
Hunt Hami Jellicoe WW2 N/A 801987 View full profile
Hunt John WW2 N/A 627300 View full profile
Hunia Pekama WW2 N/A 801986 View full profile
Hunia Te Oraiti WW2 N/A 62646 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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