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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)
Poki Thomas WW2 N/A 802142 View full profile
Pohatu Mataiata Bartlett WW2 N/A 802141 View full profile
Pirini Arapeta WW2 N/A 802139 View full profile
Peni Lewis Ruatiki WW2 N/A 802137 View full profile
Pene Reupena WW2 N/A 802135 View full profile
Pene Pani WW2 N/A 802134 View full profile
Pene James WW2 N/A 802132 View full profile
Pene Edward WW2 N/A 802131 View full profile
Peachey Wiremu Peihana WW2 N/A 802130 View full profile
Pawa Matiu WW2 N/A 802129 View full profile
Paurini Tama WW2 N/A 802127 View full profile
Patikura Piripi WW2 N/A 802125 View full profile
Paringatai Hingatu WW2 N/A 802124 View full profile
Parkinson Harry Jerome WW2 N/A 802123 View full profile
Parata Tutu WW2 N/A 802121 View full profile
Paraone Jim WW2 N/A 802120 View full profile
Paraki Tai WW2 N/A 802119 View full profile
Papuni Taylor WW2 N/A 802118 View full profile
Papuni Pito WW2 N/A 802117 View full profile
Paora Tumoana WW2 N/A 802116 View full profile
Paniora Hakaraia WW2 N/A 802114 View full profile
Panapa Samuel Wati WW2 N/A 802113 View full profile
Pako Wiremu WW2 N/A 802112 View full profile
Pakira Sonny Ross WW2 N/A 802111 View full profile
Paki Waipere WW2 N/A 802110 View full profile
Pahau Whareraima WW2 N/A 802107 View full profile
Paeraua Petera WW2 N/A 802106 View full profile
Paenga Ra WW2 N/A 802105 View full profile
O'Brien Cornelius WW2 N/A 802100 View full profile
Nukunuku Wirangi WW2 N/A 802099 View full profile
Nohi Nohi Wheti Kirika WW2 N/A 802098 View full profile
Ngoungou Dick WW2 N/A 802097 View full profile
Ngata Te Hohepa WW2 N/A 802095 View full profile
Ngata George WW2 N/A 802094 View full profile
Ngata Brownie WW2 N/A 802093 View full profile
Ngarotata Edward WW2 N/A 802092 View full profile
Ngarangione Ihaka WW2 N/A 802091 View full profile
Ngamotu Stan Waihaki WW2 N/A 802090 View full profile
Nepe Harry WW2 N/A 802089 View full profile
McLean Taua WW2 N/A 802087 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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