J. F. Maughan

History

John Flett Maughhan studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. During World War One he enlisted on 6 April 1918, and was trained as a 2nd Air Mechanic with the Australian Flying Corps, May 1918 Reinforcement. The unit embarked from Melbourne onboard the SS Zealandic on 5 October 1918. He returned to Australia on the 1 August 1919.

RECRUITING. There seems to be likely a continuance of the recruiting revival in Ballarat. Yesterday ten men offered themselves, and six passed the medical test. The successful volunteers were Clifford Longhurst (son of Mr W. E. Longhurst, baker, Mair st); Francis Gordon Davis, of Wendouree parade (this recruit being the fifth son now in the A.I.F.); Charles Potter, of the City Band, who is employed at John Macleod's;: Harold Higgins, of Warrenheip (who is the fourth son in the A.I.F.) Charges Henry Wright, of the Gas Company; and J. F. Maughan, engineer's assistant City Hall staff. The recruiting officer, in congratulating these recruits, said he felt their patriotism would assist materially to reawaken public interest in the dire need for reinforcements. Three returned soldiers —W. J. Raine, W. R. Clarke, F. Bibby — also tried, but failed to pass the doctor for re-entry to the A.I.F.; but, determined not to be denied, they passed the home service test, and were supplied with warrants to Melbourne to report for duty.

Legacy

The World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

John Flett Maughan's name is listed in the Ballarat School of Mines Honor Roll.

See also

Francis G. Davis

World War One

Notes

The number of School of Mines students who have joined the Fying Corps has now risen to 10, viz., L.S. McConchie, H.C. Smith, J.F. Maughan, L.H. Vernon, R.O. Buchanan, F. Davis, C. Cunningham, F.T. Edwards, H.G. Bennett and W.B. Berry. They belong to one unit, and are now in camp at Laverton.

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--Clare K.Gervasoni 21:36, 19 January 2019 (AEDT)