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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)
Te Puni Ruakirikiri WW1 19765 – View full profile
Te Puni Thomas Henry WW2 – 68031 View full profile
Te Puni Tihema WW1 16/41 – View full profile
Te Purei Mohi WW1 16/758 – View full profile
Te Purei Tuahae WW2 – 62626 View full profile
Te Purei Whiu WW2 – 67551 View full profile
Te Raihi Pukerimu WW1 16/83 – View full profile
Te Raina Teweka WW1 16/1389 – View full profile
Te Rangi Joseph Albert WW2 – 39532 View full profile
Te Rangi Mannie WW1 20857 – View full profile
Te Rata Arama Kaitoke Pou WW2 – 68236 View full profile
Te Rata Hapeta Piipii Pou Herbie WW2 – 802669 View full profile
Te Rata Te Hemara Karawai Pou WW2 – 65507 View full profile
Te Rauna Charlie WW1 19761 – View full profile
Te Rauna Eruera WW1 16/759 – View full profile
Te Rauna Makarini WW2 – 802259 View full profile
Te Rewa Meihana WW1 16/845 – View full profile
Te Rito Paul Rangi WW2 – 67478 View full profile
Te Roia Karo WW2 – 802260 View full profile
Te Rore Gus WW2 – 67656 View full profile
Te Rore Hune WW2 – 39484 View full profile
Te Rore Iehu WW2 – 39473 View full profile
Te Rore Jehu WW1 16/760 – View full profile
Te Rore John WW1 19638 – View full profile
Te Rore Manu Kuru WW2 – 39488 View full profile
Te Ruatoto Pita WW2 – 39266 View full profile
Te Ruinga Te Mapi WW1 60882 – View full profile
Te Runa Parekura WW2 – 39169 View full profile
Te Runa Wi Paku WW1 16/1503 – View full profile
Te Rure Hori WW2 – 802261 View full profile
Te Rure Turei WW2 – 817784 View full profile
Te Taite Peter WW2 – 67458 View full profile
Te Tau Edward Piriniha WW2 – 817668 View full profile
Te Tau Reki WW1 20754 – View full profile
Te Tau Wiremu WW1 16/761 – View full profile
Te Toa Hona WW1 16/131 – View full profile
Te Tua Teki WW1 60507 – View full profile
Te Tuhi Nikora WW1 16/1390 – View full profile
Te Urupu Paora Rerepu WW1 16/47 – View full profile
Te Waaka Hohepa Paraone WW2 – 802743 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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