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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)
McKay Robert Patrick WW1 23225 N/A View full profile
Marsh Robin Wairama WW2 N/A 801415 View full profile
Mackey Roha WW2 N/A 39171 View full profile
Maika Roki WW2 N/A 67540 View full profile
MacDonald Ronald Alexander WW2 N/A 42340 View full profile
Moore Ropehana Edward Albert WW1 19702 N/A View full profile
Martin Ropiha WW1 60853 N/A View full profile
Maruia Ruakaka WW1 19999 N/A View full profile
Motu Rui WW1 60744 N/A View full profile
Maxwell Rutene WW2 N/A 811685 View full profile
Moeke Sam WW2 N/A 39105 View full profile
Mana Samuel WW1 19266 N/A View full profile
Mill Samuel WW1 81331 N/A View full profile
Mendes Samuel WW2 N/A 39382 View full profile
Moeke Samuel WW2 N/A 65303 View full profile
Marsh Samuel Noble WW2 N/A 62752 View full profile
Metua Samuela WW1 16/1210 N/A View full profile
Maunsell Solomon WW2 N/A 25944 View full profile
Mataira Sonny WW1 19402 N/A View full profile
Moore Sonny WW2 N/A 67671 View full profile
Moore Stanley WW1 16/1329 N/A View full profile
Martin Stanley Rangi WW2 N/A 39525 View full profile
Mokai Stephen WW2 N/A 67606 View full profile
Moore Sunny WW1 16/555 N/A View full profile
Mihaere Taiamai WW1 16/207 N/A View full profile
Mamaku Taiporutu WW1 20869 N/A View full profile
Manukonga Taki WW2 N/A 4154 View full profile
Mata Takoto WW1 19268 N/A View full profile
Matiu Tamati WW1 16/812 N/A View full profile
Matetu Tame WW1 19455 N/A View full profile
Muriwai Tame WW1 16/475 N/A View full profile
Moari Tame WW1 16/1523 N/A View full profile
Mehana Tame Rupene WW2 N/A 39374 View full profile
Morunga Tamihana WW2 N/A 802078 View full profile
Mumu Tane WW2 N/A 802079 View full profile
Makitira Tangata Tutai WW1 60779 N/A View full profile
Matahiki Tapara Akuhata WW2 N/A 25939 View full profile
McLeod Tareha WW1 19697 N/A View full profile
McLean Taua WW2 N/A 802087 View full profile
Matui Tauranga WW1 16/667 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.