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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)
Wiringi Wirirapata WW2 N/A 802489 View full profile
Thompson David Iwi Ngaro WW2 N/A 804859 View full profile
Horua Puki WW2 N/A 814702 View full profile
Kahukura Pani WW2 N/A 67426 View full profile
Tu Joseph Moses WW2 N/A 802573 View full profile
Ihaia Joseph Anthony WW2 N/A 62669 View full profile
Jones Walter Edward WW2 N/A 48440 View full profile
Karauria Pangorangi WW2 N/A 39141 View full profile
Kemp Sydney Boy WW2 N/A 631811 View full profile
Kino Daniel WW2 N/A 802506 View full profile
Kurupo Paora WW2 N/A 39564 View full profile
Maaka Jack Rio WW2 N/A 65421 View full profile
Mansfield Rewai WW2 N/A 808535 View full profile
Matehaere James WW2 N/A 4198 View full profile
McClutchie Huna WW2 N/A 65291 View full profile
Mill William Bremner WW2 N/A 802063 View full profile
Morete Eruera Kingi WW2 N/A 39186 View full profile
Niao Harry WW2 N/A 62679 View full profile
Pahau George WW2 N/A 67441 View full profile
Paraki Tai WW2 N/A 802119 View full profile
Paurini Parata WW2 N/A 816580 View full profile
Piki Ross Hikoata WW2 N/A 62751 View full profile
Pokai Timi Hori WW2 N/A 65245 View full profile
Anderson Jack WW2 N/A 62845 View full profile
Puketapu Iharaira WW2 N/A 25992 View full profile
Rangi Tai WW2 N/A 39179 View full profile
Aupouri Hemi Hemara WW2 N/A 39041 View full profile
Bishop Paul WW2 N/A 414038 View full profile
Rautahi Reihana WW2 N/A 65413 View full profile
Rickit Kipa WW2 N/A 39440 View full profile
Collier James Patrick WW2 N/A 25830 View full profile
Busby Ponaute WW2 N/A 25823 View full profile
Rogers Henry William WW2 N/A 34872 View full profile
Davis Charles William Lewis WW2 N/A 455695 View full profile
Rule Thomas Heremoana WW2 N/A 807093 View full profile
Edwards Gilbert WW2 N/A 802581 View full profile
Simeon Rangi WW2 N/A 802194 View full profile
Fox Charles WW2 N/A 39769 View full profile
Sullivan Wharerangi WW2 N/A 39576 View full profile
Green Buick WW2 N/A 801939 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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