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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)
Maangi Petera WW2 N/A 68097 View full profile
Rangi Tenga WW2 N/A 4187 View full profile
Manuel Te Taotu WW2 N/A 804689 View full profile
Heke James WW2 N/A 65471 View full profile
Milner Wallace WW2 N/A 65302 View full profile
Herepete Pirika WW2 N/A 801966 View full profile
Morgan Edward WW2 N/A 5390 View full profile
Hohaia Rudy WW2 N/A 811722 View full profile
Nepe Taniora WW2 N/A 808591 View full profile
Houia Hiki WW2 N/A 39641 View full profile
Aperahama James Gerard Pera WW2 N/A 35671 View full profile
Nikora Hohepa WW2 N/A 816563 View full profile
Ioata William WW2 N/A 621734 View full profile
Paipa Koro Moihi WW2 N/A 67488 View full profile
Balzer Oswald Kenneth WW2 N/A 445107 View full profile
Kahi Robert WW2 N/A 39358 View full profile
Paraone James WW2 N/A 25972 View full profile
Karetu Bunny WW2 N/A 62590 View full profile
Pearson David William WW2 N/A 39581 View full profile
Kereopa Samuel WW2 N/A 803312 View full profile
Pirihi George Willard WW2 N/A 68238 View full profile
Knox Alfred WW2 N/A 25909 View full profile
Poki Thomas WW2 N/A 802142 View full profile
Larkins Davy WW2 N/A 67486 View full profile
Purutanga Tori WW2 N/A 65172 View full profile
Rangiaho Tu Pioioi WW2 N/A 67577 View full profile
Maraki James Lemuel WW2 N/A 817626 View full profile
Mathews Martin WW2 N/A 39379 View full profile
Reedy John College WW2 N/A 39165 View full profile
Riini Erueti Tai WW2 N/A 39255 View full profile
McGregor Moetu WW2 N/A 25921 View full profile
Rolleston Pu Pahiriko WW2 N/A 62692 View full profile
Ruru Henry Turi WW2 N/A 819434 View full profile
Skinner Frank WW2 N/A 65365 View full profile
Swainson Matia Parkes WW2 N/A 35258 View full profile
Taiuru Henry WW2 N/A 65389 View full profile
Tanguru Edward WW2 N/A 817775 View full profile
Tawhara Claude Sidney WW2 N/A 811537 View full profile
Te O Haere Karaitiana WW2 N/A 62625 View full profile
Tetahi James Herewini WW2 N/A 802531 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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