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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)
Waiti William WW1 16/301 N/A View full profile
Williams James WW1 16/306 N/A View full profile
Woods George WW1 16/308 N/A View full profile
Waitohi Riwhi WW1 16/367 N/A View full profile
Waru Henare WW1 16/368 N/A View full profile
Waru Kopa WW1 16/369 N/A View full profile
Wikitera Robert WW1 16/371 N/A View full profile
Whakarua Herewini WW1 16/382 N/A View full profile
Wharemate Turi WW1 16/384 N/A View full profile
Wahia Thomas WW1 16/426 N/A View full profile
Warahi Rua WW1 16/427 N/A View full profile
Wikatene Rakateitei WW1 16/428 N/A View full profile
Wi Rihia Davis WW1 16/429 N/A View full profile
Wi Rihia George WW1 16/430 N/A View full profile
Wood Charlie WW1 16/431 N/A View full profile
Wahanui Kohatu Hari Hemara WW1 16/481 N/A View full profile
Wahia Moa WW1 16/482 N/A View full profile
Warren Thomas WW1 16/483 N/A View full profile
Wi Patihana WW1 16/485 N/A View full profile
Wi Thomas WW1 16/486 N/A View full profile
Wahanui Thomas WW1 16/488 N/A View full profile
Wiremu Niheta WW1 16/498 N/A View full profile
Waipara Rota WW1 16/51 N/A View full profile
Waara Piripi WW1 16/52 N/A View full profile
Wairau Ra WW1 16/53 N/A View full profile
Wainohu Hemi WW1 16/54 N/A View full profile
Waitford Albert Victor WW1 16/541 N/A View full profile
Waiti Hauraki WW1 16/549 N/A View full profile
Waihape Puke WW1 16/55 N/A View full profile
Warakihi Eruera WW1 16/563 N/A View full profile
Warakihi Poihipi WW1 16/564 N/A View full profile
Waaka Toro WW1 16/565 N/A View full profile
Whatuira Poai WW1 16/57 N/A View full profile
Wellman George Christie WW1 16/592 N/A View full profile
Wade Kiri WW1 16/595 N/A View full profile
Winterburn Albert WW1 16/60 N/A View full profile
Warema Takana WW1 16/741 N/A View full profile
Waerea Jimmy WW1 16/774 N/A View full profile
Warehu Rutene WW1 16/775 N/A View full profile
Waipapa Rahau WW1 16/777 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.