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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)
Rangiwaia Manihera WW1 19738 N/A View full profile
Mania WW1 19271 N/A View full profile
Taylor Mangu WW1 16/1461 N/A View full profile
Pera Manga WW1 19941 N/A View full profile
Maata Manga WW1 20739 N/A View full profile
Manetoa WW1 16/1102 N/A View full profile
Pihema Manu WW1 19580 N/A View full profile
Lewis Mana WW1 16/649 N/A View full profile
Ngaau Mamae WW1 60705 N/A View full profile
Malefitu WW1 16/1092 N/A View full profile
Matapo Makuru WW1 60774 N/A View full profile
Hale Maku WW1 16/96 N/A View full profile
Merriman Makiwi WW1 16/674 N/A View full profile
Rima Makitae WW1 60773 N/A View full profile
Kaivari Makiroa WW1 60694 N/A View full profile
Taianu Makike WW1 19325 N/A View full profile
Avanui Makike WW1 60701 N/A View full profile
Hori Maki WW1 20888 N/A View full profile
Matau Manvaroa WW1 16/1189 N/A View full profile
Taua Marouna WW1 60665 N/A View full profile
Tauranga Mark WW1 16/557 N/A View full profile
Panapa Mari WW1 16/1564 N/A View full profile
Ria Mareta WW1 60697 N/A View full profile
Aerengamate Marearai WW1 60696 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Mare WW1 19894 N/A View full profile
Taumaa Mare WW1 60749 N/A View full profile
Ruavai Mare WW1 19274 N/A View full profile
Renata Mare WW1 16/939 N/A View full profile
Amoa Mare WW1 60699 N/A View full profile
Paraone Marama WW1 16/74 N/A View full profile
William Keu WW1 60700 N/A View full profile
Hapuku Manukea K. WW1 19351 N/A View full profile
Henare Manuka WW1 19588 N/A View full profile
Tawhara Manuera WW1 20674 N/A View full profile
Marsh Manuera WW1 16/341 N/A View full profile
Manuela WW1 16/1090 N/A View full profile
Anthony Manuel WW1 16/1182 N/A View full profile
Tutara Manu WW1 19273 N/A View full profile
Tuki Manu WW1 20616 N/A View full profile
Terekia Manu WW1 16/844 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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