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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)
Whatarau Haupai WW2 N/A 812612 View full profile
Whatati Joe WW1 60552 N/A View full profile
Whatu Apiti William WW2 N/A 62880 View full profile
Whatuira Poai WW1 16/57 N/A View full profile
Whenuanui Roki WW1 16/857 N/A View full profile
Wheoki Rahiri WW1 19561 N/A View full profile
Whetu Tuhi Whetu WW2 N/A 802682 View full profile
Whippy George WW1 20003 N/A View full profile
Whitau Arapata Koti P. WW1 16/789 N/A View full profile
Whitau Puaka WW1 16/188 N/A View full profile
Whitau Tuapaoa WW1 16/231 N/A View full profile
White Abe WW2 N/A 26090 View full profile
White David WW1 16/1280 N/A View full profile
White Eru Te Pauhu WW2 N/A 67468 View full profile
White Jack WW1 60860 N/A View full profile
White Mark WW2 N/A 62635 View full profile
White Mathew WW2 N/A 26091 View full profile
White Mema WW2 N/A 805083 View full profile
White Rawhira WW2 N/A 39619 View full profile
White Thomas WW2 N/A 67479 View full profile
White Tutu WW2 N/A 39154 View full profile
Whitehead Christian Pakura WW2 N/A 62656 View full profile
Whiti Matangi WW2 N/A 6109 View full profile
Whititera Te Rire WW1 16/1250 N/A View full profile
Whitu Paiheke WW2 N/A 64169 View full profile
Whyte Walter WW1 20845 N/A View full profile
Wi Henry Teko WW1 19546 N/A View full profile
Wi Henry Wi Waka WW1 19474 N/A View full profile
Wi Heta WW1 20687 N/A View full profile
Wi Kharki WW2 N/A 813312 View full profile
Wi Leonard Kio WW2 N/A 68442 View full profile
Wi Patihana WW1 16/485 N/A View full profile
Wi Peter WW1 19610 N/A View full profile
Wi Sugar WW2 N/A 67526 View full profile
Wi Thomas WW1 16/486 N/A View full profile
Wi Hapi Arama Karaka WW1 16/174 N/A View full profile
Wi Keepa Anania WW2 N/A 67595 View full profile
Wi Keepa Hekiheki WW2 N/A 811676 View full profile
Wi Neera Ngahina WW2 N/A 805275 View full profile
Wi Pauro Tutawha WW2 N/A 816557 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.