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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)
Watene George WW2 N/A 65374 View full profile
Walters Benjamin Peter WW2 N/A 65376 View full profile
Williams Hewa WW2 N/A 65377 View full profile
Waha Isaac WW2 N/A 65379 View full profile
Wereta William WW2 N/A 65390 View full profile
Waaka Te WW2 N/A 65391 View full profile
Wanihi Nehi Waihe WW2 N/A 65403 View full profile
Wehipeihana Kootu WW2 N/A 65404 View full profile
Walker Turi WW2 N/A 65418 View full profile
Wiki Wiki WW2 N/A 65439 View full profile
Waiwai John WW2 N/A 65466 View full profile
Waenga Henare WW2 N/A 65484 View full profile
Waenga Tawhai WW2 N/A 65485 View full profile
Walker John WW2 N/A 65497 View full profile
Walker Joe WW2 N/A 65508 View full profile
Wirihana Kapi WW2 N/A 65663 View full profile
Waihi Bill WW2 N/A 67385 View full profile
Waerea Robin WW2 N/A 67402 View full profile
Walters Frederick WW2 N/A 67403 View full profile
Walsh Darkie WW2 N/A 67464 View full profile
Walker Tuku WW2 N/A 67465 View full profile
Ward Peehi WW2 N/A 67466 View full profile
White Eru Te Pauhu WW2 N/A 67468 View full profile
Winiata Dick WW2 N/A 67469 View full profile
White Thomas WW2 N/A 67479 View full profile
Wereta Oliver Maketu WW2 N/A 67490 View full profile
Winiata Whiwhi Lindsay WW2 N/A 67491 View full profile
Waitere Piripi WW2 N/A 67492 View full profile
Wilson Alex WW2 N/A 67504 View full profile
Wahanui Albert WW2 N/A 67523 View full profile
Waretini Mack WW2 N/A 67524 View full profile
Wetini Glen WW2 N/A 67525 View full profile
Wi Sugar WW2 N/A 67526 View full profile
Wilson Hako WW2 N/A 67553 View full profile
Watene Wharetapu WW2 N/A 67594 View full profile
Wi Keepa Anania WW2 N/A 67595 View full profile
Wiripo Kupu Pene WW2 N/A 67646 View full profile
Walker Andrew WW2 N/A 67665 View full profile
Waitere Johnny WW2 N/A 67796 View full profile
Warren George WW2 N/A 68034 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.