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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)
Nia Nia Ereatara WW1 16/244 N/A View full profile
Mabin Frederick Burton WW1 16/544 N/A View full profile
Poata Tupu WW1 16/154 N/A View full profile
Wakefield Wallie WW1 16/1264 N/A View full profile
Taipiha George WW1 19896 N/A View full profile
Hair Harold Gilbert WW1 26/1549 N/A View full profile
Priestley Wi Kepa WW1 16/833 N/A View full profile
King William WW1 20620 N/A View full profile
Kohere Henare Mokena WW1 16/1018 N/A View full profile
Marino Herbert WW1 19584 N/A View full profile
Tipene Wiparara WW1 19572 N/A View full profile
Tawhai Hohepa Taupaki WW1 16/1479 N/A View full profile
Rehu Hui Kai WW1 16/492 N/A View full profile
Silbery Jack Stanley WW1 63951 N/A View full profile
Uriarau Teariki WW1 60670 N/A View full profile
McDonald Thomas WW1 16/1259 N/A View full profile
Tuatara Charles WW1 16/1444 N/A View full profile
Happy Dick WW1 16/750 N/A View full profile
Tioke Timutimu WW1 16/119 N/A View full profile
Pera Tote WW1 16/1355 N/A View full profile
Rihari Eru WW1 19557 N/A View full profile
Huria George Arthur WW1 19490 N/A View full profile
Hiroti Turu WW1 16/392 N/A View full profile
Tapsell Warena Mokopapaki WW1 84744 N/A View full profile
Owen George William WW1 16/817 N/A View full profile
Kelly Harry WW1 20638 N/A View full profile
Tamihana Wi WW1 16/535 N/A View full profile
Lockwood William Mason WW1 16/1485 N/A View full profile
Nopera Henere WW1 20821 N/A View full profile
Whakarua Herewini WW1 16/382 N/A View full profile
Hirini Hone WW1 19649 N/A View full profile
Ratahi Hura WW1 20018 N/A View full profile
Adams James WW1 16/310 N/A View full profile
Bristowe Joe WW1 16/111 N/A View full profile
Martin John Mansell WW1 92869 N/A View full profile
Smith Joseph Richard WW1 20706 N/A View full profile
Waata Keni WW1 19554 N/A View full profile
Leini WW1 16/1070 N/A View full profile
Marama Manu WW1 60716 N/A View full profile
Hadfield Matthew Petewiki WW1 20786 N/A 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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