Battalion Roll
This roll contains the names of over 2700 Māori and Pacific Island men who served in the NZEF during the First World War. Most of these men served in the Māori Contingent (aka the Native Contingent) and / or the New Zealand (Māori) Pioneer Battalion. Further information on these unit’s experiences can be found here: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/maori-units-nzef. Many of the soldiers used alternative names or were known by both Māori and English versions of their names, these are recorded where known.
Surname |
Forename(s) | Rank | Serial No | Embarkation body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakataka | Hori | 20759 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Whakarua | Herewini | Warrant Officer Class 2 | 16/382 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Whaitiri | Tahatu | 19464 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Whaanga | Ihaka | 20895 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Whaanga | Tuati | 16/786 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Whaanga | Apia | 19893 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Westrupp | Charlie | 20723 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Westbrook | Edward | 16/1229 | 3rd Maori Contingent, Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Werohia | Waro | 19502 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Werohia | Whetu | 16/856 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Wereta | Poi | 16/785 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Wereta | Mack | 16/783 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Werata | Epiha | 72733 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Wellman | George Christie | 16/592 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Weko | Wi | 16/967 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Wehipeihana | Whetu | 16/855 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Wehipeihana | Heke | 16/854 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Wehikore | Eparaina | 19889 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Weehe | Wirihi | 60810 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Webster | Jack | Private | 19604 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Webber | David | 75945 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Webb | James | 19353 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Webb | Roland | Private | 11/2504 | 10th Reinforcements | more details |
| Wawatai | Heta | Private | 20758 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Watson | Rihari | Private | 47562 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Watene | Eri | 16/1427 | 4th Maori Contingent, No. 2 Platoon | more details | |
| Waru | Kopa | Private | 16/369 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Waru | William | 60615 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Waru | Henare | Private | 16/368 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Warren | Thomas | 16/483 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Warena | John Tana | Private | 19661 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |
| Warena | Kitohi | Private | 16/1354 | 4th Maori Contingent | more details |
| Warema | Takana | 16/741 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Warehu | Rutene | 16/775 | 2nd Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Ward | Arthur | Private | 9/1620 | 7th Reinforcements | more details |
| Warakihi | Eruera | 16/563 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Warakihi | Poihipi | Private | 16/564 | 1st Maori Contingent | more details |
| Warahi | Rua | 16/427 | 1st Maori Contingent, 4th Maori Contingent | more details | |
| Warahi | Piere | 19659 | Maori Reinforcements | more details | |
| Wanoa | Joe | 60801 | Maori Reinforcements | more details |