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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)
Koopu Takataka WW2 N/A 25912 View full profile
Koopu Rapata WW2 N/A 802601 View full profile
Kopae Walter WW2 N/A 802658 View full profile
Karauria Jack WW2 N/A 817692 View full profile
Kopua Lenning Wairua WW2 N/A 817754 View full profile
Kopua Hira WW2 N/A 6186 View full profile
Kopua Hawi WW2 N/A 817779 View full profile
Kora Iri WW2 N/A 67565 View full profile
Kora Monty WW2 N/A 62904 View full profile
Korau Tapore WW2 N/A 39187 View full profile
Korau Mohi WW2 N/A 39181 View full profile
Koti James WW2 N/A 39752 View full profile
Kruger Paora Noho WW2 N/A 811060 View full profile
Kuiti Tihi WW2 N/A 67485 View full profile
Kuiti Bertram Patrick WW2 N/A 4286 View full profile
Kukutai Tira-Kerei WW2 N/A 802034 View full profile
Kawhia Edward Patrick WW2 N/A 817621 View full profile
Katene Hopa WW2 N/A 39080 View full profile
Katipa Miini Kere Kere WW2 N/A 802010 View full profile
Kau Kau Petera WW2 N/A 817693 View full profile
Kaua Tame Takakino WW2 N/A 6180 View full profile
Kaua Hone Tamati WW2 N/A 802011 View full profile
Kaua Pita Tipunakore WW2 N/A 817622 View full profile
Kaui Te Whanau Kangaro Kitepo WW2 N/A 802013 View full profile
Kaui Fred WW2 N/A 802012 View full profile
Kaukau Tommy Grey WW2 N/A 68390 View full profile
Kawana Dawson WW2 N/A 817727 View full profile
Kawe Frederick WW2 N/A 67518 View full profile
Kaweka Motu WW2 N/A 62735 View full profile
Kaweroa Joe WW2 N/A 800747 View full profile
Katene George WW2 N/A 6125 View full profile
Keefe James WW2 N/A 802015 View full profile
Keefe Peter Runic WW2 N/A 65429 View full profile
Keefe John WW2 N/A 65427 View full profile
Keefe George Tau Ta WW2 N/A 68289 View full profile
Keefe Dick Meri Kihareka WW2 N/A 817542 View full profile
Keelan Rangiora WW2 N/A 62591 View full profile
Keelan Hohepa George WW2 N/A 802016 View full profile
Keelan Noema Rapoi WW2 N/A 67430 View full profile
Keelan Joseph WW2 N/A 65448 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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