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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)
Kapa Ihaka WW1 16/334 N/A View full profile
Tunui Ihaka WW1 16/127 N/A View full profile
Whaanga Ihaka WW1 20895 N/A View full profile
Ihaka Wirihana WW1 16/487 N/A View full profile
Matekuare Iharaira WW1 60794 N/A View full profile
Ikitaue WW1 16/1055 N/A View full profile
Tamihana Hoani Ngamu WW1 16/185 N/A View full profile
Waititi Hirini WW1 20879 N/A View full profile
Hapeta Hiriwa WW1 60527 N/A View full profile
Patara Hiroki Rere WW1 16/931 N/A View full profile
Nehemai Hiroti WW1 16/404 N/A View full profile
Wiremu Hiru WW1 19366 N/A View full profile
Williams Hiwa WW1 20720 N/A View full profile
Hakiwai Hoani WW1 16/224 N/A View full profile
Irimako Hoani WW1 19890 N/A View full profile
Mete Hoani WW1 19395 N/A View full profile
Tokara Hirini WW1 16/80 N/A View full profile
Piri Hoani WW1 16/960 N/A View full profile
Te Aniani Hoani Pokaihaku WW1 16/1305 N/A View full profile
Rikona Hoani WW1 16/377 N/A View full profile
Rupene Hoani WW1 16/730 N/A View full profile
Smith Hoani WW1 19394 N/A View full profile
Sullivan Hoani WW1 16/415 N/A View full profile
Wineti Hoani T. WW1 20867 N/A View full profile
Te Kuru Hoani WW1 16/752 N/A View full profile
Ngatai Hipara WW1 19698 N/A View full profile
Delamere Hiki WW1 20873 N/A View full profile
Dunn Hiki WW1 19585 N/A View full profile
Kere Hiki WW1 20707 N/A View full profile
Tautuhi Hiki WW1 16/561 N/A View full profile
Anaru Hiko WW1 16/210 N/A View full profile
Haora Hilford WW1 60835 N/A View full profile
Takotohiwi Himi WW1 20012 N/A View full profile
Wimutu Hini Wi WW1 20861 N/A View full profile
Hipa WW1 16/1053 N/A View full profile
Herewini Hohepa WW1 16/176 N/A View full profile
Akurangi Hira WW1 20708 N/A View full profile
Lawson Hira WW1 19863 N/A View full profile
Rapata Hira WW1 16/579 N/A View full profile
Tapihana Hira WW1 60791 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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