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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)
Hokopu William Charles WW2 N/A 17421 View full profile
Hale Hamiora WW2 N/A 817747 View full profile
Harris William WW2 N/A 812590 View full profile
Hema Jack Wiremu WW2 N/A 65425 View full profile
Mita Whitiora WW2 N/A 25802 View full profile
Herewini Abraham WW2 N/A 25874 View full profile
Ahomiro John WW2 N/A 802577 View full profile
Morunga Jack WW2 N/A 801641 View full profile
Hohua Rameka Raymond WW2 N/A 39072 View full profile
Ngahere Tom WW2 N/A 813513 View full profile
Howearth Walter Joseph WW2 N/A 39680 View full profile
Apirana Edward WW2 N/A 811315 View full profile
Nowland Ani Hohepa WW2 N/A 39112 View full profile
Isaacs Jack WW2 N/A 65188 View full profile
Paki Walter WW2 N/A 65241 View full profile
Kaimoana Charlie WW2 N/A 25899 View full profile
Katene Thomas Kuta WW2 N/A 39571 View full profile
Parata Heremaia WW2 N/A 802618 View full profile
Pene Michael WW2 N/A 65196 View full profile
Kihi William Coleman WW2 N/A 62592 View full profile
Koia David Rawiri WW2 N/A 39600 View full profile
Piripi Hae Hae WW2 N/A 39411 View full profile
Porter Waka WW2 N/A 67599 View full profile
Lawson George WW2 N/A 65230 View full profile
Mahaki Tuhoe WW2 N/A 39111 View full profile
Raihania Nolan WW2 N/A 817699 View full profile
Rangiuia Albert WW2 N/A 39218 View full profile
Marsden George Tuoro WW2 N/A 62744 View full profile
Matthews David WW2 N/A 65233 View full profile
Reid John Kahaki WW2 N/A 67453 View full profile
Rikihana Pari WW2 N/A 804507 View full profile
McLean Peter WW2 N/A 65294 View full profile
Ropiha Tuhoro WW2 N/A 39238 View full profile
Ruwhiu Tom WW2 N/A 39447 View full profile
Smith Wilson WW2 N/A 66023 View full profile
Taewa Himiona WW2 N/A 39145 View full profile
Taki Adolphus WW2 N/A 39271 View full profile
Tapsell Thompson WW2 N/A 26043 View full profile
Taylor Hohepa WW2 N/A 817568 View full profile
Te Purei Tuahae WW2 N/A 62626 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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