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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)
Anderson Charles Katene WW2 N/A 801880 View full profile
Anderson William WW2 N/A 67609 View full profile
Anderson Morris WW2 N/A 8745 View full profile
Anderton Victor Wyatt WW2 N/A 810669 View full profile
Andrew Hiko WW2 N/A 68367 View full profile
Andrews Henry WW2 N/A 65150 View full profile
Angel Richard Athelstan WW2 N/A 452573 View full profile
Angell Joseph Tai WW2 N/A 39288 View full profile
Anglem John Toby WW2 N/A 25804 View full profile
Aorangi John WW2 N/A 801881 View full profile
Apanui Karangawai WW2 N/A 25801 View full profile
Albert Haunui WW2 N/A 67674 View full profile
Adamson Waru WW2 N/A 801873 View full profile
Ahomiro Sonny Ronald WW2 N/A 811029 View full profile
Ahomiro John WW2 N/A 802577 View full profile
Ake John WW2 N/A 811491 View full profile
Akuhata Tamihana Wetini WW2 N/A 65488 View full profile
Akuhata Hiko WW2 N/A 801875 View full profile
Akuhata Pura WW2 N/A 39040 View full profile
Akuhata Tauranga WW2 N/A 811668 View full profile
Akurangi John WW2 N/A 65268 View full profile
Akurangi Tamure WW2 N/A 801876 View full profile
Albert Jack WW2 N/A 39546 View full profile
Albert Motu WW2 N/A 62644 View full profile
Apanui Christie WW2 N/A 68093 View full profile
Albert Richard WW2 N/A 801660 View full profile
Alex Dick WW2 N/A 67608 View full profile
Allen Robin WW2 N/A 39291 View full profile
Allen William Naihi WW2 N/A 65334 View full profile
Allen King WW2 N/A 68210 View full profile
Allen Joseph WW2 N/A 801322 View full profile
Allison Pua WW2 N/A 65215 View full profile
Allison Hirini WW2 N/A 801878 View full profile
Allison Mahuika WW2 N/A 65214 View full profile
Amapiu Eric Francis WW2 N/A 810502 View full profile
Amohau Anania WW2 N/A 6136 View full profile
Amotawa Kereti WW2 N/A 65212 View full profile
Atkins Jim WW2 N/A 815702 View full profile
Ashby James WW2 N/A 801331 View full profile
Ashby Arthur Walter WW2 N/A 65333 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.