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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)
Wawatai Isaac WW2 N/A 802297 View full profile
Walsh Darkie WW2 N/A 67464 View full profile
Walters Albert WW2 N/A 39701 View full profile
Walters Edward WW2 N/A 810612 View full profile
Walters Rangi WW2 N/A 26081 View full profile
Walters Rangi WW2 N/A 62703 View full profile
Walters Frederick WW2 N/A 67403 View full profile
Walters Brown WW2 N/A 39495 View full profile
Walters John Joseph WW2 N/A 802680 View full profile
Walsh Daniel WW2 N/A 26080 View full profile
Walsh Reginald Rangi WW2 N/A 802286 View full profile
Ward Joseph WW2 N/A 817769 View full profile
Walsh Matuhara WW2 N/A 26095 View full profile
Walker John Isaac WW2 N/A 6172 View full profile
Walker Wi Broughton WW2 N/A 39506 View full profile
Walker Taa WW2 N/A 68058 View full profile
Walker Harry Potaua WW2 N/A 802482 View full profile
Walker George Kiwa WW2 N/A 817575 View full profile
Walker Verdun WW2 N/A 817710 View full profile
Walker Ted Wirihana WW2 N/A 811750 View full profile
Walker George WW2 N/A 802282 View full profile
Walters Charles Frank WW2 N/A 6104 View full profile
Walters Benjamin Peter WW2 N/A 65376 View full profile
Ward Peehi WW2 N/A 67466 View full profile
Warbrick Patiti Alfred WW2 N/A 4265 View full profile
Wara Eru WW2 N/A 68512 View full profile
Wanoa Dudu WW2 N/A 802289 View full profile
Wanoa Kaihau WW2 N/A 62631 View full profile
Wanoa Ngatai Tunoa WW2 N/A 39615 View full profile
Wanoa Whi WW2 N/A 802291 View full profile
Wanoa Sam WW2 N/A 65325 View full profile
Wanoa Renata Matengaro WW2 N/A 39178 View full profile
Wanoa Ted WW2 N/A 26082 View full profile
Wanoa Wharekawa WW2 N/A 817576 View full profile
Wanoa Matahaere Boy WW2 N/A 802290 View full profile
Wanoa Albert Haenga WW2 N/A 6140 View full profile
Wanihi Nehi Waihe WW2 N/A 65403 View full profile
Wanihi Francis WW2 N/A 816556 View full profile
Walters Paki WW2 N/A 39497 View full profile
Wanoa Tohe WW2 N/A 26083 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.