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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)
Whatati Joe WW1 60552 N/A View full profile
Wiremu Heta WW1 60562 N/A View full profile
Waru William WW1 60615 N/A View full profile
William Keu WW1 60700 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Joe WW1 60801 N/A View full profile
Weehe Wirihi WW1 60810 N/A View full profile
White Jack WW1 60860 N/A View full profile
Wanihi Piniha WW1 60876 N/A View full profile
Werata Epiha WW1 72733 N/A View full profile
Webber David WW1 75945 N/A View full profile
Wikiriwhi Matataia Pararaki WW1 76108 N/A View full profile
Wilson James George WW1 9/1135 N/A View full profile
Ward Arthur WW1 9/1620 N/A View full profile
Walker James Alexander WW1 9/227 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.