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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)
Tawharu Kamaitai Hori Mohi WW2 – 802228 View full profile
Tawhiao Dixon WW2 – 811090 View full profile
Tawhiao Matthew WW2 – 67587 View full profile
Tawhiao Peter WW1 19957 – View full profile
Tawhitapou Karena WW2 – 67507 View full profile
Tawiri James WW2 – 817660 View full profile
Tawiri Pene Mataora WW2 – 39225 View full profile
Taylor Charles Patrick WW2 – 801853 View full profile
Taylor David WW1 20702 – View full profile
Taylor Donald Gordon WW2 – 802229 View full profile
Taylor Hohepa WW2 – 817568 View full profile
Taylor Hotu WW2 – 39133 View full profile
Taylor Joe WW1 16/1513 – View full profile
Taylor Mangu WW1 16/1461 – View full profile
Taylor Matehaere WW2 – 811359 View full profile
Taylor Nareta WW1 19685 – View full profile
Taylor Waaka WW1 20679 – View full profile
Te Tumu Hamuera WW1 19785 – View full profile
Te Aho Albert Paul WW1 16/1344 – View full profile
Te Aho Charlie Smith WW2 – 802230 View full profile
Te Amo Pa WW1 20860 – View full profile
Te Amo Rini WW2 – 802231 View full profile
Te Amo Tapua WW1 19533 – View full profile
Te Anga William Tukere Hone WW2 – 4056 View full profile
Te Aniani Hoani Pokaihaku WW1 16/1305 – View full profile
Te Ara Nati WW1 19744 – View full profile
Te Au David WW1 16/305 – View full profile
Te Au James WW1 16/1499 – View full profile
Te Aute Jimmy WW2 – 65482 View full profile
Te Awa Tawhaki WW2 – 67522 View full profile
Te Awarau Hatara Matehe WW1 16/124 – View full profile
Te Awarau Hori Karaka WW1 16/512 – View full profile
Te Awekotuku Kiri WW1 16/142 – View full profile
Te Haara Apirana Rui WW2 – 39489 View full profile
Te Haara Richard WW1 19995 – View full profile
Te Haara Wi WW1 16/1289 – View full profile
Te Haate Peno WW2 – 68030 View full profile
Te Hana Remana Kiriwai WW2 – 802232 View full profile
Te Hatu Tati WW1 19381 – View full profile
Te Hau Blue Mana WW2 – 805251 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.