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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)
Morehu Robert WW1 60460 N/A View full profile
Manuhuia Hurieru WW1 60448 N/A View full profile
Mihaka Hemi WW1 60445 N/A View full profile
McKinlay James WW1 57249 N/A View full profile
Masters George WW1 4/112A N/A View full profile
Mangaroa Thompson WW1 25556 N/A View full profile
McKay Robert Patrick WW1 23225 N/A View full profile
Mitai Wharai WW1 20881 N/A View full profile
Maaka Tu WW1 20877 N/A View full profile
Mamaku Taiporutu WW1 20869 N/A View full profile
Murray Raika Whakarongatai WW1 20846 N/A View full profile
Manuel Apirana WW1 20842 N/A View full profile
Makene Tom WW1 20833 N/A View full profile
McGregor John Henry WW1 20824 N/A View full profile
Mete Rihari WW1 20820 N/A View full profile
Matiu Kauri WW1 20815 N/A View full profile
Moana Riwai WW1 20808 N/A View full profile
Mitchell Zealand Niramona WW1 20788 N/A View full profile
Maitai William WW1 20766 N/A View full profile
Maitai Hata WW1 20756 N/A View full profile
Moore William Robert WW1 20753 N/A View full profile
Maata Manga WW1 20739 N/A View full profile
Moses David WW1 20713 N/A View full profile
Moller Henry WW1 20689 N/A View full profile
Munro Raki WW1 20641 N/A View full profile
Mangai Donald WW1 20631 N/A View full profile
Moka Willie WW1 20624 N/A View full profile
Marsh Jack Thomas WW1 20619 N/A View full profile
Matehaere Tu Hawaiki WW1 20611 N/A View full profile
Mason Luigi WW1 20602 N/A View full profile
Morrison Toko WW1 20052 N/A View full profile
Mikaere Wiremu WW1 20042 N/A View full profile
Moengaroa Timothy WW1 20020 N/A View full profile
Moore William Andrew WW1 2/908, 12/3648 N/A View full profile
Maruia Ruakaka WW1 19999 N/A View full profile
Matenga Tawheo WW1 19961 N/A View full profile
Maku Phillip WW1 19942 N/A View full profile
Miru Thomas Nathan WW1 19932 N/A View full profile
Maru Hirini WW1 19888 N/A View full profile
Mahanga Tom WW1 19873 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.