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We remember William Baird
We remember William Baird
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1914
marriage
Jeanie Best
Source:9532693
1914
service
British Army
Private
S/18887
Gordon Highlanders
Source:136910
service
British Army
Private
S/43333
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:136910
1918
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:9532693
1st October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Baird |
| Source | 136910 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/18887 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/43333 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Baird | mother | ||
| Robert Baird | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanie Best | wife | 1914 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. Baird | Rab116328 | |
| Pte. Baird | Rab116328 |
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