| Regimental number | 2788 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Other Names | Alan Vyvyian |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Ordsrman |
| Address | Campsie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, A S Begg, Margaret Street, Campsie, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack near ZONEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917, Corporal BEGG showed conspicuous devotion to duty. He assisted in laying out the tapes and guided the Company to them, then hearing that a Platoon of another Company was lost he went back through a heavy burst of shell fire and eventually found them and skilfully guided them round the shelled area into their position, thus saving many casualties. After the assault was launched, he led his section as a carrying party several times to the front line, always delivering the stores to the right place. By his bravery Corporal BEGG set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
