| Regimental number | 3/306 |
| Address | 148 Willis Street, Wellington |
| Marital status | Married |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Begg, 148 Willis Street, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Ambulance |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Star of India on |
| Final rank | Colonel |
| Final unit | New Zealand Medical Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'April-August 1915. Has succeeded in establishing his Field Ambulance under most difficult circumstances. During the first few days after the landing when the influx of wounded was exceedingly heavy both he and the whole of his staff worked with the utmost devotion.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 5 November 1915. Second MID promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917 ['Has performed his duties to my entire satisfaction. the work of the N.Z. Medical Corps during the operations on the Somme 15 September to 3 October was excellent.'. Third MID promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917 ['For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20-21st 1917.]. |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 39 |
| Place of burial | Walton and Weybridge (Walton-on-Thames) Cemetery (Screen Wall 412), Surrey, England |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alexander and Katherine Begg, Dunedin; Wife: Lillian H.L. Begg, 1 Claremont Street, Dunoltar, Dunedin |
| Medals |
Companion of the Order of the Bath 'For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the field.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George 'April-August 1915. Has succeeded in establishing his Field Ambulance under most difficult circumstances. During the first few days after the landing when the influx of wounded was exceedingly heavy both he and the whole of his staff worked with the utmost devotion.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Croix de Guerre (France) 'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Companion of the Order of the Bath, Companion of the Order of St Michael & St George, Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Ambulance/Main Body |