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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)
Tamaki Jack Tengaio WW2 N/A 800884 View full profile
Puohotaua Tawaroa WW2 N/A 25993 View full profile
Bell John Pani WW2 N/A 39003 View full profile
Rangi Teua Numia WW2 N/A 62689 View full profile
Taumata Harry WW2 N/A 65527 View full profile
Te Kani Apa WW2 N/A 805233 View full profile
Katene George WW2 N/A 6125 View full profile
Harris Richard WW2 N/A 801956 View full profile
Brown Hauraki Akuhata WW2 N/A 39226 View full profile
Rawhiri Whare WW2 N/A 805267 View full profile
Rickus Wiremu WW2 N/A 26010 View full profile
Te Weehi Piri Te Awaroa WW2 N/A 808566 View full profile
King Mita WW2 N/A 65156 View full profile
Heke Maru WW2 N/A 801962 View full profile
Tihema Charles WW2 N/A 817571 View full profile
Koia Martini WW2 N/A 817870 View full profile
Herewini Edward WW2 N/A 68041 View full profile
Rogers Winiata WW2 N/A 802178 View full profile
Carroll Alfred Taihoa WW2 N/A 817531 View full profile
Rupe Wiri WW2 N/A 39763 View full profile
Tucker Ben WW2 N/A 26067 View full profile
Le Noel Fraser WW2 N/A 67638 View full profile
Hohepa Haua WW2 N/A 39334 View full profile
Ututaonga Paratene WW2 N/A 67661 View full profile
Cross Thomas Gladstone WW2 N/A 804718 View full profile
Mahima Pitiera Kahanui WW2 N/A 25927 View full profile
Houkamau Toko WW2 N/A 811595 View full profile
Simon Tutehira WW2 N/A 802464 View full profile
Dixon Robert John WW2 N/A 39007 View full profile
Sullivan Jack Kotuku WW2 N/A 805068 View full profile
Waititi Joe WW2 N/A 802278 View full profile
Marsh Samuel Noble WW2 N/A 62752 View full profile
Iraia Buster WW2 N/A 801991 View full profile
Warren George WW2 N/A 68034 View full profile
Erstich Walter Te Wharu WW2 N/A 812597 View full profile
Matthews Gerald WW2 N/A 67541 View full profile
Kahuroa Manaroa WW2 N/A 802001 View full profile
Taite Charles WW2 N/A 62572 View full profile
Gerrard John WW2 N/A 39151 View full profile
Whareaitu Wiremu WW2 N/A 802301 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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