2nd Māori Battalion
| 2nd Māori Battalion | |
|---|---|
2nd Maori Battalion at the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross to Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu | |
| Active | 1942–1944 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | 1st Division |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | George Bertrand |
The 2nd Māori Battalion was a territorial battalion of the New Zealand Military Forces during the Second World War. The battalion was formed in February 1942 as the 3rd battalion, North Auckland Regiment by converting a battalion of the National Military Reserve. The 2nd Māori Battalion garrisoned fortress areas in Northland and also provided training for personnel who would be latter posted overseas with 28th (Māori) Battalion. It was disbanded in 1944 along with most other territorial units.