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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)
Masiutama WW1 16/1101 N/A View full profile
Mitchell Martin WW1 60682 N/A View full profile
Matau Manvaroa WW1 16/1189 N/A View full profile
Marsh Manuera WW1 16/341 N/A View full profile
Manuela WW1 16/1090 N/A View full profile
Marama Manu WW1 60716 N/A View full profile
McAndrew James WW1 19871 N/A View full profile
McDonald John WW1 19599 N/A View full profile
Matthew John WW1 16/543 N/A View full profile
Maoate John WW1 60687 N/A View full profile
Martin John Mansell WW1 92869 N/A View full profile
McGregor John Henry WW1 20824 N/A View full profile
Marino Joe WW1 60607 N/A View full profile
Moka James WW1 19779 N/A View full profile
McKinlay James WW1 57249 N/A View full profile
Mitchell John WW1 60672 N/A View full profile
Mahanga James WW1 16/1295 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack Thomas WW1 20619 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack WW1 16/660 N/A View full profile
Matekuare Iharaira WW1 60794 N/A View full profile
Manuhuia Hurieru WW1 60448 N/A View full profile
McPherson Hugh WW1 16/1239 N/A View full profile
McDonald Hugh WW1 19465 N/A View full profile
McClutchie Joseph William WW1 16/88 N/A View full profile
Matiu Kauri WW1 20815 N/A View full profile
Mua Kata WW1 60669 N/A View full profile
Mohi Karena Wero WW1 16/394 N/A View full profile
Matana Karaura WW1 16/663 N/A View full profile
Matapo Kaka WW1 60713 N/A View full profile
Ma Kainana WW1 19265 N/A View full profile
Mataiti Kai WW1 19250 N/A View full profile
Manuel Josiah WW1 16/656 N/A View full profile
Mou WW1 16/1209 N/A View full profile
Matthews Joseph Tahumata WW1 16/669 N/A View full profile
McAndrew Joseph WW1 16/18 N/A View full profile
Matthews Joseph WW1 16/668 N/A View full profile
Morgan Joseph Iraia WW1 16/344 N/A View full profile
Moko Johnnie WW1 19601 N/A View full profile
Morgan John WW1 16/24 N/A View full profile
Morehu John WW1 16/374 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.