| Regimental number | 1120 |
| Other Names | BEGGS, Leonard |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 34 Lithgow Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Thia Beggs, 34 Lithgow Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Lenord spelt Leonard |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October, 1917, at BROODSEINDE this man was wounded through the shoulder on the J.O.T. in spite of which he moved forward with the attack with the Company. Upon his portion of the line being held up by an enemy post he threw a bomb which accounted for the crew of a machine gun, remainder of the garrison immediately surrendered. He remained on duty until late unto the night when ordered to the dressing station. His endurance and bravery set a fine example to the other men of the Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
