A history of the 28th Māori Battalion's D Company is to be written by Harawira Pearless.
Mr Pearless studied at Hato Paora College, Massey University and the University of Wollongong.
Currently working on a PhD, his dissertation is entitled Moenga Toto Te Whenua: 28 (Māori) Battalion The Realm of Tū Mata Uenga.
His doctoral research takes a kaupapa Māori perspective on the Māori observance of post conflict remembrance.
Education minister Hekia Parata said the A, B, and D companies' histories are being commissioned to complement Ngā Tama Toa, the C Company history published in 2008.
"When completed, these documents will mark a significant step towards further preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion. The histories project will also lead to the production of curriculum resources to be used in early childhood education centres, kōhanga reo, kura and schools.
"Whānau participation will be crucial to the project's success, as they hold the stories, letters, photos and records that will breathe life and colour into the D Company history" she said.
The Ministries of Education and Arts, Culture and Heritage along with the Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board are combining on the project.