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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)
Graham Thomas WW2 N/A 801790 View full profile
Makaore James WW2 N/A 39594 View full profile
Pirihi James WW2 N/A 25982 View full profile
Hale Frank Lewis WW2 N/A 67560 View full profile
Kerehoma Tawa WW2 N/A 39252 View full profile
Polwart Vernon Charlie WW2 N/A 577499 View full profile
Martin Dick WW2 N/A 811619 View full profile
Kirkwood Tokorua WW2 N/A 67392 View full profile
Putaranui Tere Orikena WW2 N/A 65524 View full profile
Wells Edward Haupuru WW2 N/A 65372 View full profile
Wi Kharki WW2 N/A 813312 View full profile
Winiata Pat WW2 N/A 802311 View full profile
Lanigan Frank Benjiman WW2 N/A 811726 View full profile
Rangitauira Kani WW2 N/A 65197 View full profile
McClutchie Bill WW2 N/A 802978 View full profile
Huata Dick WW2 N/A 25889 View full profile
Pekama Herbert Edward Sidney WW2 N/A 413017 View full profile
Harding Hepi WW2 N/A 39345 View full profile
Reid Paul WW2 N/A 817760 View full profile
Miller George WW2 N/A 62890 View full profile
Riki Puhirere Hohepa WW2 N/A 39521 View full profile
Tamati Frederick WW2 N/A 62784 View full profile
Hayward Charlie WW2 N/A 62852 View full profile
Ropata Matiu WW2 N/A 26022 View full profile
Ruru Wae Wae WW2 N/A 65394 View full profile
Taunoa Boy WW2 N/A 26048 View full profile
Te Kani Umuariki Ramleigh WW2 N/A 805376 View full profile
Smith Hingangaroa WW2 N/A 453083 View full profile
Dunn Andrew Joseph WW2 N/A 811773 View full profile
Taare Riwai WW2 N/A 802207 View full profile
Te Weehi Hamiora Tawaho WW2 N/A 39144 View full profile
Tihema Henry WW2 N/A 39264 View full profile
Farrell Percy WW2 N/A 811684 View full profile
Takarangi James Robert WW2 N/A 805776 View full profile
Tuhaka Taki Oterangi WW2 N/A 802243 View full profile
Mitchell Don WW2 N/A 39614 View full profile
Beattie Brown WW2 N/A 62933 View full profile
Vercamer David WW2 N/A 65261 View full profile
Herewini Ringa WW2 N/A 62820 View full profile
Brown John Rawhiti WW2 N/A 25821 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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