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We remember George Baird
We remember George Baird
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1912
employment
Tinsmith (Apprentice)
Source:8478731
21st February 1912
1912
enlistment
Leith
United Kingdom
Source:8478731
21st February 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
1234
Royal Scots
7th Battalion
Source:8478731
21st February 1912 - 4th February 1916
1912
location
71 North Fort Street, Leith
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8478731
21st February 1912
1915
hospitalisation
Injured in Gretna Green Railway disaster. Received a severe blow on his left eye, and was also pinned down under some rifles, one of which fractured his left femur in the middle third.
Hospital/Institution
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22nd May 1915
1915
location
2 Wilkie Place, Leith
United Kingdom
Source:8481961
22nd May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:136222
12th June 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8478731
4th February 1916
1916
location
2 Wilkie Place, Leith
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8478731
4th February 1916
service
British Army
Signaller
1234
Royal Scots
1/7th Battalion
Source:8478731
location
41 Ferry Road, Leith
United Kingdom
Source:8478731
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Baird |
| Source | 136222 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wilkie Place, Leith | United Kingdom | known 22nd May 1915 | ||
| 2 Wilkie Place, Leith | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th February 1916 | |
| 41 Ferry Road, Leith | United Kingdom | |||
| 71 North Fort Street, Leith | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st February 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1234 | Royal Scots | 1/7th Battalion | Signaller | |
| British Army | 1234 | Royal Scots | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Baird | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-02-21 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of those involved in the Gretna Rail Disaster | Yvonne27542 |
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