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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)
Phillips Pat WW2 N/A 39232 View full profile
Carson Henry WW2 N/A 25826 View full profile
Cunningham Joseph WW2 N/A 817725 View full profile
Honana Mahuta WW2 N/A 67669 View full profile
Huka Te Hei Mauroa WW2 N/A 68386 View full profile
Mahia Tiu WW2 N/A 25926 View full profile
Bidois Maurice WW2 N/A 65137 View full profile
Marsden Toko WW2 N/A 62796 View full profile
Matthews Kingi WW2 N/A 815264 View full profile
Bryers Thomas Peter Waiata WW2 N/A 25824 View full profile
McLeod Donald Ponake WW2 N/A 235051 View full profile
Mitchell Joseph Te Whaiatua WW2 N/A 802066 View full profile
Poutu John WW2 N/A 25989 View full profile
Munday William WW2 N/A 812449 View full profile
Ranga Richard WW2 N/A 39435 View full profile
Rata Francis WW2 N/A 67627 View full profile
Rewharewha Wi Kuki WW2 N/A 39220 View full profile
Te Pania Honi WW2 N/A 810383 View full profile
Robson Edward Nikorima WW2 N/A 26014 View full profile
Rua Tamahou Hiki WW2 N/A 67584 View full profile
Thocolich Phillip WW2 N/A 618144 View full profile
George Sonny WW2 N/A 62883 View full profile
Tohu Dick WW2 N/A 801498 View full profile
Sciascia Reginald WW2 N/A 817735 View full profile
Kaa Prince WW2 N/A 801998 View full profile
Stephens Warren Pahia WW2 N/A 819256 View full profile
Haraki Te Mangai WW2 N/A 68377 View full profile
Aorangi John WW2 N/A 801881 View full profile
Haenga Mick WW2 N/A 801948 View full profile
Tupene John WW2 N/A 39596 View full profile
Wahapa Ray WW2 N/A 802377 View full profile
Kareko Jack Titore WW2 N/A 67657 View full profile
Heretini Waata WW2 N/A 39075 View full profile
Taia George P. Te P. WW2 N/A 39267 View full profile
Ripaki Joe WW2 N/A 68051 View full profile
Hawea Tame WW2 N/A 39531 View full profile
Baker Matenga WW2 N/A 817685 View full profile
Kepa Tiakiriri Robert WW2 N/A 65344 View full profile
Tamepo Hirini WW2 N/A 67475 View full profile
Ngamotu Stan Waihaki WW2 N/A 802090 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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