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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)
Whaitiri Robert Agrippa Moengaroa WW2 N/A 8756 View full profile
West William Henry WW2 N/A 8458 View full profile
Wawatai Inia WW2 N/A 829049 View full profile
Wilson Joseph WW2 N/A 819530 View full profile
William Whare WW2 N/A 817980 View full profile
Ward Joseph WW2 N/A 817769 View full profile
Wahanui William WW2 N/A 817768 View full profile
Wahanui Bud WW2 N/A 817767 View full profile
Waaka Watchman WW2 N/A 817724 View full profile
Wahoterangi Peter WW2 N/A 817723 View full profile
Wilson Willie Robert WW2 N/A 817712 View full profile
Williams Paewai WW2 N/A 817711 View full profile
Walker Verdun WW2 N/A 817710 View full profile
Witana William WW2 N/A 817678 View full profile
Wilson Tawehi WW2 N/A 817677 View full profile
Wharehinga Barney Te Urikore WW2 N/A 817676 View full profile
Whakataka Syd WW2 N/A 817675 View full profile
Whaanga Rangi WW2 N/A 817674 View full profile
Waiwai William WW2 N/A 817672 View full profile
Waenga Taare Te Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa WW2 N/A 817670 View full profile
Wanoa Wharekawa WW2 N/A 817576 View full profile
Walker George Kiwa WW2 N/A 817575 View full profile
Waerehu Bob WW2 N/A 817573 View full profile
Wi Pauro Tutawha WW2 N/A 816557 View full profile
Wanihi Francis WW2 N/A 816556 View full profile
Waru Henry WW2 N/A 815317 View full profile
Wepa Harry WW2 N/A 815315 View full profile
Whaiapu Keith WW2 N/A 813540 View full profile
Waitere George WW2 N/A 813529 View full profile
Wehipeihana Robert WW2 N/A 813381 View full profile
Wi Kharki WW2 N/A 813312 View full profile
Whatarau Haupai WW2 N/A 812612 View full profile
Wepiha Tipene WW2 N/A 812609 View full profile
Waetford James Walford WW2 N/A 812591 View full profile
Williams Hilford Paul WW2 N/A 811884 View full profile
Watene Ted WW2 N/A 811785 View full profile
Wharerau Moa WW2 N/A 811764 View full profile
Wiki Harry WW2 N/A 811756 View full profile
Walker Ted Wirihana WW2 N/A 811750 View full profile
Waenga Bill WW2 N/A 811741 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.