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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)
Warena Kitohi WW1 16/1354 N/A View full profile
Warena John Tana WW1 19661 N/A View full profile
Waldren John WW1 19691 N/A View full profile
Wipani John WW1 16/1398 N/A View full profile
Wynyard John WW1 20704 N/A View full profile
Waata Keni WW1 19554 N/A View full profile
Wharehinga Kereopa WW1 16/787 N/A View full profile
William Keu WW1 60700 N/A View full profile
Winiana Kingi WW1 19891 N/A View full profile
Wade Kiri WW1 16/595 N/A View full profile
Williams John David WW1 20802 N/A View full profile
Wahanui Kohatu Hari Hemara WW1 16/481 N/A View full profile
Waru Kopa WW1 16/369 N/A View full profile
Wirangirangi Maangi WW1 19549 N/A View full profile
Wereta Mack WW1 16/783 N/A View full profile
Wiremu Mahu WW1 19943 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Mare WW1 19894 N/A View full profile
Wikiriwhi Matataia Pararaki WW1 76108 N/A View full profile
Wilhongi Matin Paki WW1 16/1429 N/A View full profile
Witana Matiu WW1 20661 N/A View full profile
Webb James WW1 19353 N/A View full profile
Waaka Hohepa WW1 20816 N/A View full profile
Whakataka Hori WW1 20759 N/A View full profile
Wirihana Ihaia WW1 16/208 N/A View full profile
Whaanga Ihaka WW1 20895 N/A View full profile
Webster Jack WW1 19604 N/A View full profile
White Jack WW1 60860 N/A View full profile
Walker James Alexander WW1 9/227 N/A View full profile
Wilson James George WW1 9/1135 N/A View full profile
Waetford James Walford WW1 16/780 N/A View full profile
Wilkinson Henry Te Haeta WW1 16/1232 N/A View full profile
Williams James WW1 16/306 N/A View full profile
Walker Jimmie WW1 19400 N/A View full profile
Waerea Jimmy WW1 16/774 N/A View full profile
Wanoa Joe WW1 60801 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Joe WW1 16/788 N/A View full profile
Whatati Joe WW1 60552 N/A View full profile
Wiki Joe WW1 16/1431 N/A View full profile
Williams Joe WW1 16/112 N/A View full profile
Witehira Joe WW1 19934 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.