Robert Henry FLUTEY

Regimental number16/212
Date of birth29 December 1893
Place of birthWoodend, Kaiapoi
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBluff
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 10.5"
Weight197 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles Flutey, Woodend, Kaiapoi
Enlistment date19 October 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand (Maori) Pioneer Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Military Medal

'Conspicuous gallantry whilst with Maori Contingent in attack on old No 3, Anzac, Gallipoli, on night of August 6th 1915. Under heavy fire was first to scale hill, was knocked over by blast from an explosion and rolled down steep face. Immediately charged up hill again and was one of first into Turkish trenches, where he did good work with the bayonet.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 October 1916

Discharge date9 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori
Date of death6 August 1961
Age at death77
Place of burialRiverton