| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Address | Landgale, Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Maughan, Langdale, Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
DSO '(Pozieres) Conspicuous gallantry during attack, setting fine example to men.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry during a bomb fight. He stood before the parapet firing a 'very' pistol, to light up the ground for his bombers. He was exposed to enemy snipers' fire from "No Man's Land" and the continual firing of his pistol showed his position. Finally, he was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |