1. Home
  2. Battalion roll

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)
Wetini Tim WW2 N/A 26087 View full profile
Wetere Hector WW2 N/A 26086 View full profile
Weepu Tangihaere Morera WW2 N/A 26085 View full profile
Watene Pua WW2 N/A 26084 View full profile
Wanoa Tohe WW2 N/A 26083 View full profile
Wanoa Ted WW2 N/A 26082 View full profile
Walters Rangi WW2 N/A 26081 View full profile
Walsh Daniel WW2 N/A 26080 View full profile
Walker Nutoni WW2 N/A 26079 View full profile
Walker Nupere WW2 N/A 26078 View full profile
Waitaiki Waiti WW2 N/A 26077 View full profile
Waiomio Harry WW2 N/A 26076 View full profile
Waihape Rutene WW2 N/A 26075 View full profile
Wahapango Te Kooti WW2 N/A 26074 View full profile
Tutu Tairawhiti WW2 N/A 26073 View full profile
Turangi Henare WW2 N/A 26072 View full profile
Tupara Hoake WW2 N/A 26071 View full profile
Tumataroa Ken WW2 N/A 26070 View full profile
Tumataroa John WW2 N/A 26069 View full profile
Tukaki Andrew WW2 N/A 26068 View full profile
Tucker Ben WW2 N/A 26067 View full profile
Tua John WW2 N/A 26066 View full profile
Tomuri Hemi Kipi WW2 N/A 26064 View full profile
Toheriri Rueben WW2 N/A 26063 View full profile
Tipene Ruki WW2 N/A 26062 View full profile
Tinirau Arama WW2 N/A 26061 View full profile
Timani Harold WW2 N/A 26060 View full profile
Thompson Richard Awatea WW2 N/A 26059 View full profile
Thompson Ben WW2 N/A 26058 View full profile
Tewhero Romeo WW2 N/A 26057 View full profile
Te Wake Gabriel WW2 N/A 26056 View full profile
Terangi Puka WW2 N/A 26055 View full profile
Tenamu Jimmy WW2 N/A 26053 View full profile
Te Kauru Poneke WW2 N/A 26052 View full profile
Te Kani Turirangi WW2 N/A 26051 View full profile
Te Hei Pipi WW2 N/A 26050 View full profile
Taunoa Boy WW2 N/A 26048 View full profile
Taumata Tom WW2 N/A 26047 View full profile
Tarawhiti Patara WW2 N/A 26046 View full profile
Tarawhiti Mohi WW2 N/A 26045 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.

Back to top