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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)
Rendell David Tuaha WW2 N/A 65477 View full profile
Tohu Dick WW2 N/A 801498 View full profile
McMillan Nga WW2 N/A 811694 View full profile
Rivers Walker WW2 N/A 39698 View full profile
Mitchell Don WW2 N/A 39614 View full profile
Haimona Rongomai WW2 N/A 801950 View full profile
Bryers Thomas Peter Waiata WW2 N/A 25824 View full profile
Tupene John WW2 N/A 39596 View full profile
Rota Wi King WW2 N/A 62557 View full profile
Wahapa Ray WW2 N/A 802377 View full profile
Munn Larry Digger WW2 N/A 25950 View full profile
Sadlier Charles James WW2 N/A 808553 View full profile
Ngapo Tuhaka Joseph WW2 N/A 25961 View full profile
Walters Edward WW2 N/A 810612 View full profile
Smith Bonny Naki WW2 N/A 808555 View full profile
Wepiha Tipene WW2 N/A 812609 View full profile
Oakes William WW2 N/A 62449 View full profile
Tahere Wati WW2 N/A 802397 View full profile
Pako Wiremu WW2 N/A 802112 View full profile
Wi Pauro Tutawha WW2 N/A 816557 View full profile
Takuta Hohepa WW2 N/A 802217 View full profile
Winikerei Bob WW2 N/A 65206 View full profile
Paringatai Te Ara WW2 N/A 62650 View full profile
Tarawhiti Samuel WW2 N/A 67389 View full profile
Power Henry James WW2 N/A 68272 View full profile
Peni Lewis Ruatiki WW2 N/A 802137 View full profile
Kahotea Barney WW2 N/A 802000 View full profile
Te Hana Remana Kiriwai WW2 N/A 802232 View full profile
Pitman Reweti WW2 N/A 39404 View full profile
Te Rore Manu Kuru WW2 N/A 39488 View full profile
Karini Haua WW2 N/A 67429 View full profile
Keretene Hori WW2 N/A 39367 View full profile
Anderson Joseph Tuteri WW2 N/A 65216 View full profile
Koha Tom WW2 N/A 68408 View full profile
Awarangi Jacob WW2 N/A 817527 View full profile
Larkins Ford WW2 N/A 67635 View full profile
Mackey Roha WW2 N/A 39171 View full profile
Maraki Ngahiwi WW2 N/A 62602 View full profile
Harper William Te Aute WW2 N/A 624866 View full profile
Heke Hirini WW2 N/A 39318 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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