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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)
Harawira Kahi Takimoana WW1 & WW2 16/322 16 View full profile
Hiroti Jack WW1 & WW2 16/532 67419 View full profile
Hohua Mita Hori WW1 & WW2 20859 810641 View full profile
Wikatene Rakateitei WW1 16/428 N/A View full profile
Te Kiri Rake WW1 16/171 N/A View full profile
Munro Raki WW1 20641 N/A View full profile
Greaves Rameka WW1 16/1399 N/A View full profile
Matene Rameka WW1 16/1374 N/A View full profile
Simon Rameka WW1 19426 N/A View full profile
Taupaki Rameka WW1 16/954 N/A View full profile
Wairau Raniera WW1 16/779 N/A View full profile
Kingi Ramere WW1 16/172 N/A View full profile
Elers Rangi WW1 16/206 N/A View full profile
Eruini Rangi WW1 20607 N/A View full profile
Halbert Rangi WW1 19437 N/A View full profile
Ruru Rangi Horawera WW1 16/1015 N/A View full profile
Keeti Rangi WW1 16/12 N/A View full profile
Hawira Rangi Louis WW1 16/1302 N/A View full profile
Marumaru Rangi WW1 62773 N/A View full profile
Mika Rangi WW1 16/1455 N/A View full profile
Mohi Rangi WW1 19425 N/A View full profile
Otene Rangi WW1 16/405 N/A View full profile
Waipapa Rahau WW1 16/777 N/A View full profile
Manga Pute WW1 16/339 N/A View full profile
Vakatini Puti WW1 19294 N/A View full profile
Climie Putu WW1 16/257 N/A View full profile
Kainuku Putua WW1 60800 N/A View full profile
Muiti Ra WW1 19297 N/A View full profile
Wairau Ra WW1 16/53 N/A View full profile
Raeametua Raea WW1 60709 N/A View full profile
Nopera Raha WW1 16/192 N/A View full profile
Maatiaha Raharuhi WW1 16/1276 N/A View full profile
Poihipi Rakataha WW1 16/218 N/A View full profile
Kauwhata Rahikoi Moumou WW1 84404 N/A View full profile
Wheoki Rahiri WW1 19561 N/A View full profile
Cook Rai WW1 60471 N/A View full profile
Solomon Rai WW1 16/473 N/A View full profile
Murray Raika Whakarongatai WW1 20846 N/A View full profile
Kingi Raiona WW1 16/152 N/A View full profile
Tepuretu Raitia WW1 16/1200 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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