John Mangin was the son of J. T. and E. M. Mangin, of Methven, New Zealand.
Embarked Wellington, 5 April 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 11 June 1917.
Proceeded overseas to France, 6 July 1917; joined Bn, in the field, 9 August 1917, and posted to B Company.
Wounded in action, 30 September 1917 (shell wound, right forearm); admitted to No 2 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, 1 October 1917; transferred to 18th General Hospital, Camiers, 2 October 1917; to No 6 Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 14 October 1917; to No 5 Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 15 October 1917; to Base Depot, Etaples, 30 November 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 19 December 1917.
On leave to United Kingdom, 11 February 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 27 February 1918.
Admitted to Field Ambulance, 17 June 1918 (influenza), and transferred same day to 29th Casualty Clearing Station; to 74th General Hospital, Trouville, 26 June 1918; to No 4 Convalescent Depot, Havre, 10 July 1918; to Base Depot, Etaples, 30 August 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 27 September 1918.
Killed in action, 8 October 1918.
Parents: J.T. (b. New Zealand) and E.M. (b. Ireland) Mangin, Methven
Note on medical form: state of teeth 'not sufficient' AWMM