Battalion Roll
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.
Surname |
Forename(s) | Rank | Serial No | Embarkation body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arii | Private | 16/1139 | 3rd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Armstrong | Alexander | 16/250 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Arthur | John | 16/251 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Asher | George Ngakiore | 19444 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Ashton | Lionel George | Lieutenant | 16/1026 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details |
| Ataataivi | 16/1206 | 3rd Maori Contingent | more details | ||
| Ataina | Wiremu | 16/691 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Aubrey | Alfred Kiringaua | 19973 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Auhana | Reweti | 16/311 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Aupini | 19231 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | ||
| Aupini | Pakipaki | 60640 | 3rd Maori Contingent (Rarotongan) | more details | |
| Auwha | King | Private | 19921 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Avanui | Makike | 60701 | 3rd Maori Contingent (Rarotongan) | more details | |
| Aviria | Uaongo | 60667 | 3rd Maori Contingent (Rarotongan) | more details | |
| Awhitu | Terry | 19522 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Awiti | Timi | Private | 19618 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Babbington | Tipi | Private | 20763 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Babbington | Prince Wilson | Private | 19551 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Baker | Whare | Private | 16/524 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Baker | Pita Heretaunga | 20772 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Banaba | Beni | Private | 19236 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Banks | Arthur George | Private | 10/1405 | 3rd Reinforcements | more details |
| Bannister | David | 16/981 | 3rd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Bannister | Tuhuru | Private | 16/230 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Barber | Puru | 19432 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barclay | Francis | 16/1404 | 4th Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Barlow | Wiremu Paitaki | 20834 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barlow | William | 16797 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barnett | Tui | 20835 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barney | Phillip | 60604 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barrett | Henry | 20666 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barrett | James | 20892 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barrett | Ted | 84405 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barton | George | 19639 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Barton | Whare | Private | 16/435 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Beazley | Frederick Thomas | 19496 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Bell | Richard | 19782 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Bell | Turner | 20740 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Bennett | William Rakeipoho | Sergeant | 16/389 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Berghan | Edward Louis | 16/563 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details |