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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)
Andrews William WW1 20804 N/A View full profile
Angel William WW1 16/550 N/A View full profile
Allen William Naihi WW2 N/A 65334 View full profile
Apihai William Titirahi WW2 N/A 39043 View full profile
Andrews William Wilson WW1 19460 N/A View full profile
Albert Windy WW1 19840 N/A View full profile
Anderson Wiremu WW1 16/924 N/A View full profile
Ataina Wiremu WW1 16/691 N/A View full profile
Aperahama Wiremu Pera WW1 19598 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.