| Regimental number | 1007 |
| Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
| School | Public School, Meerschaum Vale, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Meerchaum Vale via Wardell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Beggs, Rousmill via Lismore, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Ypres, Belgium |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 23.11 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Nine Elms British Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No. 1), Poperinghe, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 133 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr W. and Mrs E.F. BEGGS, Mullumbimby, New South Wales. Native of Rousmill, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: Henry MARRISH, killed in action, France |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
