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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)
Wiki Whiro WW1 16/1291 N/A View full profile
Roach Howard WW1 16/290 N/A View full profile
Maopo William Kaehau WW1 16/658 N/A View full profile
Allen Jack Noble WW1 19495 N/A View full profile
Kapinga Winiata WW1 60880 N/A View full profile
Paurini James Waru WW1 16/409 N/A View full profile
Hodges John Henry WW1 16/1338 N/A View full profile
Thompson Johnnie WW1 20066 N/A View full profile
Tamaki Karena WW1 16/454 N/A View full profile
Tieketahi Kotuku WW1 16/417 N/A View full profile
Kaivari Makiroa WW1 60694 N/A View full profile
Te Heu Heu Matene WW1 16/894 N/A View full profile
Mitipauni WW1 16/1096 N/A View full profile
Karaka Ngamaunu WW1 19541 N/A View full profile
Povey Pai WW1 16/1003 N/A View full profile
Raharuhi Patu WW1 20726 N/A View full profile
Rewi Petera WW1 16/721 N/A View full profile
Winiana Ponga WW1 16/1462 N/A View full profile
Wikatene Rakateitei WW1 16/428 N/A View full profile
Rangitakawaho Rawhiti WW1 16/234 N/A View full profile
Hale Richard Eric WW1 16/5 N/A View full profile
Selwyn Abraham WW1 19729 N/A View full profile
Ransfield Robert Taru WW1 16/711 N/A View full profile
Whaanga Apia WW1 19893 N/A View full profile
Rota Sam WW1 60456 N/A View full profile
Mahanga Ben WW1 16/653 N/A View full profile
O'Callaghan Tai WW1 16/165 N/A View full profile
Smith Charlie WW1 60753 N/A View full profile
Teaitu Tangiia WW1 60652 N/A View full profile
Butt Edgar WW1 16/1233 N/A View full profile
Otene Tawhiwhi WW1 19931 N/A View full profile
Fakalagakai WW1 16/1041 N/A View full profile
Graham George WW1 19468 N/A View full profile
Campbell Thomas Robert WW1 16/566 N/A View full profile
Rimene Tipihau (Tipi) Pita WW1 16/204 N/A View full profile
Ngamuka Hahi WW1 16/214 N/A View full profile
Ruwhiu Hau WW1 60859 N/A View full profile
Rima Tuanu WW1 60695 N/A View full profile
Uri WW1 19340 N/A View full profile
Edwards Henry WW1 16/1255 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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