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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)
Kaire Michael WW2 N/A 801202 View full profile
Kaire Komene WW2 N/A 801397 View full profile
Kaipuke Wiremu WW2 N/A 802003 View full profile
Kake Whare WW2 N/A 25900 View full profile
Kaika Rua John WW2 N/A 62586 View full profile
Kaihau Stewart WW2 N/A 67391 View full profile
Kaiawha William Heke WW2 N/A 62671 View full profile
Kaiawe Robin WW2 N/A 801396 View full profile
Kahuroa Manaroa WW2 N/A 802001 View full profile
Kahura Tomo WW2 N/A 62870 View full profile
Kahukiwa Monu WW2 N/A 62887 View full profile
Kahu Kura WW2 N/A 39185 View full profile
Kahotea Barney WW2 N/A 802000 View full profile
Kahi Robert WW2 N/A 39358 View full profile
Kapa Fisher Joseph WW2 N/A 25901 View full profile
Karaka Maru WW2 N/A 802005 View full profile
Karaka Waka Potae WW2 N/A 5947 View full profile
Karaka Hoane WW2 N/A 811429 View full profile
Karaitiana Rangi Ruru Wananga WW2 N/A 39583 View full profile
Karaitiana Te Kauru Te Huki WW2 N/A 6080 View full profile
Karaaka Heta Te Hianga WW2 N/A 630034 View full profile
Kara Tuahae Hemi Pohatu WW2 N/A 39198 View full profile
Kara Rangi WW2 N/A 39222 View full profile
Kapuaroa Barney Ihaia Te Maere WW2 N/A 65286 View full profile
Kapohe Tihi WW2 N/A 65514 View full profile
Kapa Parekura WW2 N/A 806483 View full profile
Hunia Manawarere WW2 N/A 39771 View full profile
Kapa Waata Mutu WW2 N/A 25902 View full profile
Kani Albert Ottley WW2 N/A 62588 View full profile
Kani Heu Heu Te Matuahori WW2 N/A 65513 View full profile
Kani Tuhakori WW2 N/A 39544 View full profile
Kanavatoa Curly WW2 N/A 810746 View full profile
Kamo Rangihaeata Peter WW2 N/A 39755 View full profile
Kamira Keni WW2 N/A 39366 View full profile
Kake Benjamin WW2 N/A 802004 View full profile
Kake Charles WW2 N/A 65346 View full profile
Kake Richard WW2 N/A 801866 View full profile
Hillman Frank Rua WW2 N/A 810649 View full profile
Hira Willie WW2 N/A 811775 View full profile
Hippolite Hohapata WW2 N/A 25877 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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