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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)
Ruha John WW1 20630 N/A View full profile
Teki Turei WW1 20629 N/A View full profile
Smith William Seon WW1 20626 N/A View full profile
Padlie David WW1 20625 N/A View full profile
Moka Willie WW1 20624 N/A View full profile
Heperi Richard WW1 20623 N/A View full profile
Ngapera John WW1 20622 N/A View full profile
Te Whata Peter WW1 20621 N/A View full profile
King William WW1 20620 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack Thomas WW1 20619 N/A View full profile
Harper John WW1 20618 N/A View full profile
Edwards Henry WW1 20617 N/A View full profile
Tuki Manu WW1 20616 N/A View full profile
Kawhareu John Mokau WW1 20615 N/A View full profile
Hotere Joseph WW1 20614 N/A View full profile
Topi Patu WW1 20613 N/A View full profile
Rangiaho George Mihaka WW1 20612 N/A View full profile
Matehaere Tu Hawaiki WW1 20611 N/A View full profile
Apanui Paroa WW1 20610 N/A View full profile
Parakuka Hamiora WW1 20608 N/A View full profile
Eruini Rangi WW1 20607 N/A View full profile
Ngatai Bon Swainson WW1 20606 N/A View full profile
Netana Arthur WW1 20605 N/A View full profile
Te Hore Amokawa WW1 20604 N/A View full profile
Mason Luigi WW1 20602 N/A View full profile
Davis Patrick WW1 20601 N/A View full profile
Tainguru Kepa WW1 20600 N/A View full profile
Paku Hemi WW1 20599 N/A View full profile
Kokiri Tango WW1 20598 N/A View full profile
Rewiri Rata WW1 20597 N/A View full profile
King George WW1 20596 N/A View full profile
Koha Kahiti WW1 20595 N/A View full profile
Rakiraki John WW1 20420 N/A View full profile
Hetekia Ngahana WW1 20069 N/A View full profile
Titi Raniera WW1 20068 N/A View full profile
Teaumihi Huni WW1 20067 N/A View full profile
Thompson Johnnie WW1 20066 N/A View full profile
Pumamao William Herewini WW1 20064 N/A View full profile
Tauri Rangi WW1 20063 N/A View full profile
Tutu Rangi WW1 20060 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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