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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)
Mataira Mathew Rangi WW2 N/A 817695 View full profile
Mataio Kea Rongomatane WW1 19270 N/A View full profile
Mataia WW1 16/1187 N/A View full profile
Mataia Hataraka WW1 16/146 N/A View full profile
Matahiki Eraihia WW2 N/A 39172 View full profile
Matahiki Tapara Akuhata WW2 N/A 25939 View full profile
Matahaere Petera WW2 N/A 802540 View full profile
Mata Riki WW2 N/A 65231 View full profile
Mata Takoto WW1 19268 N/A View full profile
Masters George WW1 4/112A N/A View full profile
Mason Andrew WW2 N/A 66024 View full profile
Mason Henry WW2 N/A 802430 View full profile
Mason Mack Ernest WW2 N/A 636002 View full profile
Mason Teipu WW2 N/A 68045 View full profile
Mason Dick WW1 16/662 N/A View full profile
Mason Richard Teri Kaipara WW2 N/A 39102 View full profile
Mason Luigi WW1 20602 N/A View full profile
Mason Harry WW1 19361 N/A View full profile
Mason Hawea WW1 16/1380 N/A View full profile
Masiutama WW1 16/1101 N/A View full profile
Marunui Pona WW1 19621 N/A View full profile
Marunui Pipi WW1 16/661 N/A View full profile
Marumaru Rangi WW1 62773 N/A View full profile
Maruia Ruakaka WW1 19999 N/A View full profile
Maru Thomas WW2 N/A 39735 View full profile
Maru Rapata WW2 N/A 65299 View full profile
Maru Hirini WW1 19888 N/A View full profile
Maru Tawa WW2 N/A 817627 View full profile
Martin Ropiha WW1 60853 N/A View full profile
Martin Thomas WW1 60792 N/A View full profile
Martin William WW1 19475 N/A View full profile
Martin Stanley Rangi WW2 N/A 39525 View full profile
Martin William WW1 19784 N/A View full profile
Martin Harry Redfearn WW2 N/A 31635 View full profile
Martin Oki WW2 N/A 67567 View full profile
Martin George WW2 N/A 802945 View full profile
Martin Rangi WW2 N/A 62551 View full profile
Martin Dick WW2 N/A 811619 View full profile
Martin Moses WW2 N/A 802052 View full profile
Martin Rangi WW2 N/A 801316 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.