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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)
White Abe WW2 N/A 26090 View full profile
White Mema WW2 N/A 805083 View full profile
White Rawhira WW2 N/A 39619 View full profile
Whitau Puaka WW1 16/188 N/A View full profile
Whitau Tuapaoa WW1 16/231 N/A View full profile
Whitau Arapata Koti P. WW1 16/789 N/A View full profile
Whippy George WW1 20003 N/A View full profile
Whetu Tuhi Whetu WW2 N/A 802682 View full profile
Wheoki Rahiri WW1 19561 N/A View full profile
Whenuanui Roki WW1 16/857 N/A View full profile
Whatuira Poai WW1 16/57 N/A View full profile
Whatu Apiti William WW2 N/A 62880 View full profile
Whatati Joe WW1 60552 N/A View full profile
Whatarau Daniel WW2 N/A 801859 View full profile
Whatarau Haupai WW2 N/A 812612 View full profile
Whata Aperahama WW2 N/A 802302 View full profile
Wharewhiti Rikihana WW1 19726 N/A View full profile
Wharewhiti Nikora WW1 19669 N/A View full profile
Wharewera Walter Waretini WW2 N/A 39277 View full profile
Wharewera Toihau WW2 N/A 39276 View full profile
Wharetamatera Puata WW1 19470 N/A View full profile
Whareraupo Tuakanakore WW1 16/145 N/A View full profile
Wharerau Moa WW2 N/A 811764 View full profile
Wharerau Nick WW2 N/A 62863 View full profile
Wharerau Maru WW2 N/A 39511 View full profile
Wharerau Hohepa Itamara WW1 16/1278 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Ngawaea WW2 N/A 809257 View full profile
Wharepapa Papera WW2 N/A 39129 View full profile
Wharepapa Grey WW1 20043 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Mare WW1 19894 N/A View full profile
Wharepapa Te Wiremu WW2 N/A 802637 View full profile
Wharepapa Bridger WW2 N/A 802483 View full profile
Wharepapa Turi WW1 20779 N/A View full profile
Wharemate Turi WW1 16/384 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Pera WW1 20667 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Joe WW1 16/788 N/A View full profile
Wharekura Tani WW2 N/A 65263 View full profile
Wharekino William WW1 16/996 N/A View full profile
Wharehinga George WW2 N/A 802300 View full profile
Wharehinga Kereopa WW1 16/787 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.