Harold Stanley Ryott MAUGHAN

Regimental number391
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPrinter
AddressIpswich, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Senator William J R Maughan, Ipswich, Queensland
Enlistment date26 November 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Air Mechanic
Unit nameAustralian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number8/4/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Morea on 30 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 26 December 1918
Medals

DFC

'On 19th October, whilst escorting bombing machines, Lieutenant Maughan saw an aeroplane of another squadron go down in enemy territory. Without hesitation he at once landed, rescued the pilot and observer, and brought them back to our lines, displaying cool courage and presence of mind, deserving of high praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919