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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)
Miria Teinakore WW1 60680 N/A View full profile
Mitchell Martin WW1 60682 N/A View full profile
Maoate John WW1 60687 N/A View full profile
Makimou Teremoana WW1 60704 N/A View full profile
Matapo Kaka WW1 60713 N/A View full profile
Marama Manu WW1 60716 N/A View full profile
Marotai Pati WW1 60733 N/A View full profile
Motu Rui WW1 60744 N/A View full profile
Moearo Toru WW1 60758 N/A View full profile
Miria Kino WW1 60761 N/A View full profile
Matapo Makuru WW1 60774 N/A View full profile
Makitira Tangata Tutai WW1 60779 N/A View full profile
Martin Thomas WW1 60792 N/A View full profile
Matekuare Iharaira WW1 60794 N/A View full profile
Mateara Edward WW1 60831 N/A View full profile
Maupakanga Tehuaki WW1 60843 N/A View full profile
Martin Ropiha WW1 60853 N/A View full profile
Maxwell Harry Bert WW1 60858 N/A View full profile
Marumaru Rangi WW1 62773 N/A View full profile
Milroy William WW1 66233 N/A View full profile
Mill Samuel WW1 81331 N/A View full profile
McIntyre William Nichol WW1 9/165 N/A View full profile
Montgomery Henry Steele WW1 9/629 N/A View full profile
Martin John Mansell WW1 92869 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.