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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)
Paul Maru WW2 N/A 25978 View full profile
Heke Maru WW2 N/A 801962 View full profile
Karaka Maru WW2 N/A 802005 View full profile
Wharerau Maru WW2 N/A 39511 View full profile
Karanga Massey WW2 N/A 65153 View full profile
Rameka Massey WW2 N/A 39453 View full profile
Sullivan Massey WW2 N/A 801762 View full profile
Metuatane Mata WW1 60671 N/A View full profile
Angene Mata WW1 19264 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Matahaere Boy WW2 N/A 802290 View full profile
Whiti Matangi WW2 N/A 6109 View full profile
Samuela Mataputa WW1 60786 N/A View full profile
Wikiriwhi Matarehua WW2 N/A 39282 View full profile
Poni Matarini WW1 16/1261 N/A View full profile
Wikiriwhi Matataia Pararaki WW1 76108 N/A View full profile
Hini Matau WW2 N/A 67386 View full profile
Paora Mate WW1 19260 N/A View full profile
Moriaiti Mate WW1 19272 N/A View full profile
Rapana Mate Haere WW2 N/A 817758 View full profile
Solomon Mate Ngaro WW2 N/A 62558 View full profile
Te Moni Matehaere WW1 16/181 N/A View full profile
Taylor Matehaere WW2 N/A 811359 View full profile
Huriwai Matehaere WW2 N/A 39775 View full profile
Paniena Matekairoa WW1 19739 N/A View full profile
Te Keena Matekino WW2 N/A 65463 View full profile
Goldsmith Matekino Charles WW2 N/A 65278 View full profile
Koia Matekino Tukutoroa WW2 N/A 829034 View full profile
Hawira Matene WW1 20848 N/A View full profile
Mita Matene WW1 16/194 N/A View full profile
Te Heu Heu Matene WW1 16/894 N/A View full profile
Te Huaki Matene WW1 20887 N/A View full profile
Rakatairi Matene WW2 N/A 65400 View full profile
Te Whata Matene WW2 N/A 39128 View full profile
Duff Matene Rangiamohia WW1 16/373 N/A View full profile
Baker Matenga WW2 N/A 817685 View full profile
Tukareoho Matenga WW1 16/770 N/A View full profile
Keepa Matenga WW1 16/622 N/A View full profile
Taiaroa Matenga Haeroa WW1 16/1245 N/A View full profile
Snee Matenga Pekapeka WW2 N/A 631511 View full profile
Tuauru Mateora WW1 16/1421 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.

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