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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)
Ereatara Tamaho WW1 20059 N/A View full profile
Gunther John William Whitfield WW1 20053 N/A View full profile
Morrison Toko WW1 20052 N/A View full profile
Hakaraia Jack WW1 20051 N/A View full profile
Tamureti Pita WW1 20050 N/A View full profile
Te Waara Hauwaho WW1 20049 N/A View full profile
Te Moni Ratapu WW1 20048 N/A View full profile
Te Whare Te Hiko WW1 20047 N/A View full profile
Te Whetu Kingi WW1 20046 N/A View full profile
Turei Te Whitu WW1 20044 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Grey WW1 20043 N/A View full profile
Mikaere Wiremu WW1 20042 N/A View full profile
Tonihi Rangiheuea WW1 20041 N/A View full profile
Paora Wiripo WW1 20040 N/A View full profile
Kororiko Joe WW1 20038 N/A View full profile
Brown Jack WW1 20030 N/A View full profile
Himiona Turoa WW1 20027 N/A View full profile
Huta Meihana WW1 20026 N/A View full profile
Karapaina Waitangi WW1 20025 N/A View full profile
Keepa Te Moni WW1 20024 N/A View full profile
Kereti Taironga WW1 20023 N/A View full profile
Haturini Hape WW1 20022 N/A View full profile
King Mahiti WW1 20021 N/A View full profile
Moengaroa Timothy WW1 20020 N/A View full profile
Nirai Davy WW1 20019 N/A View full profile
Ratahi Hura WW1 20018 N/A View full profile
Riwai Hori WW1 20017 N/A View full profile
Smith Te Mete WW1 20015 N/A View full profile
Raponi Paul WW1 20014 N/A View full profile
Paora Mita WW1 20013 N/A View full profile
Takotohiwi Himi WW1 20012 N/A View full profile
Tairua John WW1 20011 N/A View full profile
Sadlier Lawrence WW1 20010 N/A View full profile
Keelan Karauria WW1 20009 N/A View full profile
Kori Jack WW1 20007 N/A View full profile
Owen Arthur WW1 20005 N/A View full profile
Whippy George WW1 20003 N/A View full profile
Peter Harry WW1 20002 N/A View full profile
Wi Repa Romeo WW1 20001 N/A View full profile
Paul Abraham WW1 20000 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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