Basic Details Surname Begg Forenames John A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Corps of Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pioneer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pioneer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds