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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)
Wanihi Nehi Waihe WW2 N/A 65403 View full profile
Wanihi Piniha WW1 60876 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Albert Haenga WW2 N/A 6140 View full profile
Wanoa Dudu WW2 N/A 802289 View full profile
Wanoa Joe WW1 60801 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Kaihau WW2 N/A 62631 View full profile
Wanoa Matahaere Boy WW2 N/A 802290 View full profile
Wanoa Ngatai Tunoa WW2 N/A 39615 View full profile
Wanoa Renata Matengaro WW2 N/A 39178 View full profile
Wanoa Sam WW2 N/A 65325 View full profile
Wanoa Tahanga WW1 16/966 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Ted WW2 N/A 26082 View full profile
Wanoa Tohe WW2 N/A 26083 View full profile
Wanoa Wharekawa WW2 N/A 817576 View full profile
Wanoa Whi WW2 N/A 802291 View full profile
Wara Eru WW2 N/A 68512 View full profile
Warahi Piere WW1 19659 N/A View full profile
Warahi Rua WW1 16/427 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
Warbrick Patiti Alfred WW2 N/A 4265 View full profile
Ward Arthur WW1 9/1620 N/A View full profile
Ward Edward WW2 N/A 631826 View full profile
Ward Joseph WW2 N/A 817769 View full profile
Ward Peehi WW2 N/A 67466 View full profile
Warehu Rutene WW1 16/775 N/A View full profile
Warema Takana WW1 16/741 N/A View full profile
Warena John Tana WW1 19661 N/A View full profile
Warena Kitohi WW1 16/1354 N/A View full profile
Waretini Julian Heruheru WW2 N/A 6128 View full profile
Waretini Mack WW2 N/A 67524 View full profile
Warihi James WW2 N/A 6106 View full profile
Warren George WW2 N/A 68034 View full profile
Warren Thomas WW1 16/483 N/A View full profile
Waru Henare WW1 16/368 N/A View full profile
Waru Henry WW2 N/A 815317 View full profile
Waru Kopa WW1 16/369 N/A View full profile
Waru Taniwha WW2 N/A 802681 View full profile
Waru William WW1 60615 N/A View full profile
Watarawi Pat WW2 N/A 811570 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.