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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)
Waara Piripi WW1 16/52 N/A View full profile
Waaka Kuru WW2 N/A 5666 View full profile
Waaka Watchman WW2 N/A 817724 View full profile
Waaka Te Kari WW2 N/A 39275 View full profile
Waaka Te WW2 N/A 65391 View full profile
Waaka Hapi WW1 20823 N/A View full profile
Waaka Aperahama WW2 N/A 39284 View full profile
Waaka Rangi WW2 N/A 39283 View full profile
Waaka Pera Hemi WW1 20767 N/A View full profile
Waaka Waithohi WW1 16/781 N/A View full profile
Waaka Hohepa WW1 20816 N/A View full profile
Waaka Toro WW1 16/565 N/A View full profile
Waa Royal WW2 N/A 62790 View full profile
Waa Morgan Manu WW2 N/A 25930 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.