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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)
Witana William WW2 N/A 817678 View full profile
Walker Verdun WW2 N/A 817710 View full profile
Williams Paewai WW2 N/A 817711 View full profile
Wilson Willie Robert WW2 N/A 817712 View full profile
Wahoterangi Peter WW2 N/A 817723 View full profile
Waaka Watchman WW2 N/A 817724 View full profile
Wahanui Bud WW2 N/A 817767 View full profile
Wahanui William WW2 N/A 817768 View full profile
Ward Joseph WW2 N/A 817769 View full profile
William Whare WW2 N/A 817980 View full profile
Wilson Joseph WW2 N/A 819530 View full profile
Wawatai Inia WW2 N/A 829049 View full profile
West William Henry WW2 N/A 8458 View full profile
Whaitiri Robert Agrippa Moengaroa WW2 N/A 8756 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.