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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)
Katene Matete WW1 16/1236 N/A View full profile
Pohatu Matewai WW1 16/1467 N/A View full profile
Edwards Mathew WW1 19846 N/A View full profile
Ryland Matiaha WW1 20843 N/A View full profile
Wilhongi Matin Paki WW1 16/1429 N/A View full profile
Kaipati WW1 16/1333 N/A View full profile
Te Kohi Matini WW1 16/1248 N/A View full profile
Nia Nia Matiu Ereatara WW1 16/242 N/A View full profile
Rauawa Matiu WW1 16/521 N/A View full profile
Witana Matiu WW1 20661 N/A View full profile
Bevan Matthew WW1 16/252 N/A View full profile
Hadfield Matthew Petewiki WW1 20786 N/A View full profile
Smith Matthew WW1 20725 N/A View full profile
Broughton Maurice WW1 16/522 N/A View full profile
Luke Maurice WW1 16/806 N/A View full profile
Reihana Jack WW1 3418 N/A View full profile
Kahu Jack WW1 19700 N/A View full profile
Kake Jack WW1 16/1293 N/A View full profile
Kori Jack WW1 20007 N/A View full profile
Lazarus Jack WW1 16/1418 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack WW1 16/660 N/A View full profile
Rickus Jack Melbourn WW1 19532 N/A View full profile
Allen Jack Noble WW1 19495 N/A View full profile
Otene Jack WW1 16/466 N/A View full profile
Paki Jack WW1 16/497 N/A View full profile
Pomana Jack WW1 60802 N/A View full profile
Hunter Jack WW1 19355 N/A View full profile
Ropata Jack WW1 16/501 N/A View full profile
Stubbing Jack Rupe WW1 16765 N/A View full profile
Silbery Jack Stanley WW1 63951 N/A View full profile
Ferris Jack Sydney WW1 16/876 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack Thomas WW1 20619 N/A View full profile
Thompson Jack WW1 19575 N/A View full profile
Tinimana Jack WW1 19566 N/A View full profile
Webster Jack WW1 19604 N/A View full profile
White Jack WW1 60860 N/A View full profile
Kemp Jacob WW1 60564 N/A View full profile
Ke Ivitu WW1 19251 N/A View full profile
Toroa Iona Teipo WW1 19329 N/A View full profile
Ngavaarua Ioteva WW1 19242 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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