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This roll contains the names of over 2700 Māori and Pacific Island men who served in the NZEF during the First World War. Most of these men served in the Māori Contingent (aka the Native Contingent) and / or the New Zealand Pioneer (Māori) Battalion. Further information on these unit’s experiences can be found here: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/maori-units-nzef. Many of the soldiers used alternative names or were known by both Māori and English versions of their names, these are recorded where known.

Surnamesort descending Forename(s) Rank Serial No Embarkation body
Vaevaeongo Ngaumetua 60747 3rd Maori Contingent (Rarotongan) more details
Vaihola Private 16/1179 3rd Maori Contingent more details
Vaiua 16/1180 3rd Maori Contingent more details
Vakatama 16/1181 3rd Maori Contingent more details
Vakatini Puti 19294 Maori Reinforcements more details
Varovaro Tau 19328 Maori Reinforcements more details
Vasau Private 16/1177 3rd Maori Contingent more details
Vavia Private 16/1203 3rd Maori Contingent more details
Vavia Puatuitui 19346 Maori Reinforcements more details
Vavia Tuoro 19345 Maori Reinforcements more details
Vercoe Henry Rae 16/161 1st Maori Contingent more details
Vilipate Private 16/1178 Never embarked more details
Vuiyasawa Tiale Bau Mara 16/1364 4th Maori Contingent more details

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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