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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)
Paurini Parata WW2 N/A 816580 View full profile
Mulligan William Joseph WW2 N/A 67438 View full profile
Ngamoki Rewiri WW2 N/A 810624 View full profile
Downes Paul WW2 N/A 817461 View full profile
Piki Ross Hikoata WW2 N/A 62751 View full profile
Nukunuku Piuta WW2 N/A 39205 View full profile
Kerr Ivan Douglas WW2 N/A 812967 View full profile
Eruera Pera WW2 N/A 39691 View full profile
Larkins Reuben Patrick WW2 N/A 39373 View full profile
Harding Hepi WW2 N/A 39345 View full profile
Gudgeon Sonny WW2 N/A 801942 View full profile
Beasley Daniel WW2 N/A 39299 View full profile
Hayward Charlie WW2 N/A 62852 View full profile
Brown Ivan WW2 N/A 801901 View full profile
Solomon Mate Ngaro WW2 N/A 62558 View full profile
Timani Harold WW2 N/A 26060 View full profile
Manuera Koro WW2 N/A 802045 View full profile
Tai Hori WW2 N/A 67585 View full profile
Henare George WW2 N/A 39339 View full profile
Tuhi Sam WW2 N/A 813506 View full profile
Tamati Frederick WW2 N/A 62784 View full profile
Waaka Te WW2 N/A 65391 View full profile
Matenga Jerry WW2 N/A 65300 View full profile
Korewha Tapiki WW2 N/A 68229 View full profile
McDonald George WW2 N/A 25920 View full profile
Hingston Ben WW2 N/A 67418 View full profile
Taunoa Boy WW2 N/A 26048 View full profile
Walker Charlie WW2 N/A 62811 View full profile
Te Kani Umuariki Ramleigh WW2 N/A 805376 View full profile
Watene Ted WW2 N/A 811785 View full profile
Hupata Poai WW2 N/A 39591 View full profile
Jones Motu WW2 N/A 39215 View full profile
Te Weehi Hamiora Tawaho WW2 N/A 39144 View full profile
Wharepapa Papera WW2 N/A 39129 View full profile
Williams Peter WW2 N/A 62792 View full profile
Karaitiana Rangi Ruru Wananga WW2 N/A 39583 View full profile
Keepa Wiremu Mataia WW2 N/A 814706 View full profile
Poki Wi Patene WW2 N/A 39219 View full profile
Roberts John Simon WW2 N/A 619448 View full profile
Campbell Tahaa WW2 N/A 811317 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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