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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)
Tapihana Tamupo WW1 20847 N/A View full profile
Murray Raika Whakarongatai WW1 20846 N/A View full profile
Whyte Walter WW1 20845 N/A View full profile
Kihi Pua WW1 20844 N/A View full profile
Ryland Matiaha WW1 20843 N/A View full profile
Manuel Apirana WW1 20842 N/A View full profile
Tuaine Tere WW1 20841 N/A View full profile
Yorke Ernest WW1 20840 N/A View full profile
Strongman Peter WW1 20839 N/A View full profile
Te Huatahi Toi WW1 20838 N/A View full profile
Tamarapa Wiremu WW1 20837 N/A View full profile
Pohe Taitare Tewhiri WW1 20836 N/A View full profile
Barnett Tui WW1 20835 N/A View full profile
Barlow Wiremu Paitaki WW1 20834 N/A View full profile
Makene Tom WW1 20833 N/A View full profile
Waiomio Wati WW1 20832 N/A View full profile
Karipa Edward Ihaka WW1 20831 N/A View full profile
Hau Hami WW1 20829 N/A View full profile
Taki Rauahi WW1 20826 N/A View full profile
Brott Abraham WW1 20825 N/A View full profile
McGregor John Henry WW1 20824 N/A View full profile
Waaka Hapi WW1 20823 N/A View full profile
Nopera Henere WW1 20821 N/A View full profile
Mete Rihari WW1 20820 N/A View full profile
Retimana Pari WW1 20819 N/A View full profile
Tahitahi Tamati WW1 20818 N/A View full profile
Anaru Wi WW1 20817 N/A View full profile
Waaka Hohepa WW1 20816 N/A View full profile
Matiu Kauri WW1 20815 N/A View full profile
Reweti Harawe Haki WW1 20814 N/A View full profile
Brass Tahu WW1 20813 N/A View full profile
Pene Paki WW1 20812 N/A View full profile
Haenga Heremia Tawhero WW1 20811 N/A View full profile
Reihana Tukawhena WW1 20810 N/A View full profile
Moana Riwai WW1 20808 N/A View full profile
Toheriri Tangiwai WW1 20807 N/A View full profile
Kiwara Niha WW1 20806 N/A View full profile
Andrews William WW1 20804 N/A View full profile
Wise Benjamin WW1 20803 N/A View full profile
Williams John David WW1 20802 N/A 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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