Lyall T. Beggs (November 9, 1899 – May 14, 1973) was a past commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Beggs was a member of the Coast Artillery and he quickly became a non-commissioned officer.
His father was Charles A. Beggs who also served in the Wisconsin Assembly.
Beggs served in the Wisconsin State Assembly 1941-1947 and was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party, serving as the Assembly Floor Leader in 1943 and 1945.
In his role as Commander, Beggs also worked as a recruiter with the VFW.