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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)
Green Hone Te Kauru WW2 N/A 39582 View full profile
Hamon Eruera Dennis WW2 N/A 39202 View full profile
Rangitutia James Porima WW2 N/A 813539 View full profile
Reid Jim WW2 N/A 62653 View full profile
Riki Reupena Tamihana WW2 N/A 6088 View full profile
Ropiha Bertie Martin WW2 N/A 623060 View full profile
Andrews Henry WW2 N/A 65150 View full profile
Ruwhiu Te Ranui WW2 N/A 39703 View full profile
Babbington Tuhaka WW2 N/A 445856 View full profile
Matthews Re Te Tai WW2 N/A 39717 View full profile
Smith Frederick Jonathan WW2 N/A 815288 View full profile
McGregor Daniel Andrew WW2 N/A 62597 View full profile
Mio Josiah Owen WW2 N/A 817903 View full profile
Cross William charles Francis WW2 N/A 445422 View full profile
Marsden Toi N/A 68231 View full profile
Morrison Alexander Nara WW2 N/A 65194 View full profile
Newton Hautapu WW2 N/A 25960 View full profile
Northcroft Henry William WW2 N/A 65423 View full profile
Harawira Te Kapunga WW2 N/A 25859 View full profile
Henry Arthur WW2 N/A 801618 View full profile
Paora Tame WW2 N/A 815265 View full profile
Hoani Sydney Joseph WW2 N/A 62720 View full profile
Kemp Pera Te Kaura WW2 N/A 39217 View full profile
Patara John WW2 N/A 802619 View full profile
Hona Rongo WW2 N/A 802592 View full profile
Kinita Tutanekai WW2 N/A 68044 View full profile
Peters Rongo WW2 N/A 25980 View full profile
Tahiwi Whatumairangi Aperahama WW2 N/A 122149 View full profile
Kupa Mahini WW2 N/A 65512 View full profile
Tamaki Poukowhai WW2 N/A 39023 View full profile
Tomuri Adam Matthew WW2 N/A 801499 View full profile
Huihui Taha WW2 N/A 62585 View full profile
Poharama John WW2 N/A 39401 View full profile
Jenkins Joe Huta WW2 N/A 25894 View full profile
Lumsden Barney David WW2 N/A 816552 View full profile
Poutu John WW2 N/A 25989 View full profile
Taua Johnny WW2 N/A 809162 View full profile
Maranui Grant WW2 N/A 25933 View full profile
Turner Frank WW2 N/A 813524 View full profile
Te Hou George WW2 N/A 4237 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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