War Medals

Getting your tīpuna’s medals

To see the list of all Māori battalion soldiers who have unclaimed medals click here.

If you have any enquiries about unclaimed medals from a member of the Māori Battalion please email us at contactus@tematalaw.co.nz.

Alternatively, please call us at 0508 836 282 and press 7 for Harry. If no one is available by phone please leave a message.

Individuals wishing to apply for the unclaimed medals of a member of the Maori Battalion must fill out the New Zealand Military Medals application form. To see the form click here.

An applicant must show their link to the soldier. This must be done through a birth, death and/or marriage certificate. Documents showing whakapapa to the soldier will not be accepted by the army. 

For example if the soldier is your father, your birth certificate or a marriage certificate will list both your parents. Thus proving your link to the soldier. 

If the soldier is your grandfather on your mother’s side you will need to produce your birth or marriage certificate and your mothers birth, death or marriage certificate. 

We know that there may be a number of applications for one soldier’s medals. In that instance the medals will be granted to the applicant with the closest relationship to the soldier. Priority is as follows: Wife, children, siblings, grandchildren and grand nieces and nephews. 

If you are unable to provide the necessary documents to prove your link to the soldier please let us know when you contact us. 

The army is planning on honouring these soldiers and their whānau in the near future with medals ceremonies. Dates and venues are still to be confirmed but will be communicated to applicants when they have been arranged.