Born in Ireland,_Son of John Begley,_by occupation a Laborer,_Married,_at the age of 24 enlisted for three years in the 37th Regiment of Infantry, Mass. Vols._Company A._
Mustered into service September 4, 1862._
Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
Was with his Reg. in the following battles: 1st and 2d Fredericksburgh, Rappahannock Station, the {reconnoisance} to Mine River, Gettysburgh. Went to N.Y. with his Reg. whendetached for duty there in August 1863. Returned with Reg. in the campaign of 1864 in Virginia, took part in the battles of the wilderness. In the action of Spottsylvania Ct., on or about 10th May, 1864, he was killed.
Begley was a good soldier, always ready for any duty however severe.
He was buried on the battle-field by two of his comrades.
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