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We remember James Baird
We remember James Baird
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1898
sibling
William Baird
Source:9085477
1898
1899
sibling
Jean Baird
Source:9085477
1899
1901
location
Abbey Street, St Andrews
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9085477
1901
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
457561
60th Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
22nd June 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
457561
60th Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
9th February 1916
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
457561
60th Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
12th January 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
457561
87th Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
14th May 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Temporary Lieutenant
23rd Reserve Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
2nd September 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Temporary Lieutenant
87th Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
20th September 1917
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Temporary Captain
87th Btn. Canadian Infantry
Source:9085456
3rd October 1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9085473
marriage
Daisy E. M.
Source:9085468
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
Canadian Infantry
Source:9085468
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:9085456
23rd November 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:9085468
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Baird, |
| Source | 9085473 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Street, St Andrews | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 457561 | 60th Btn. Canadian Infantry | Corporal | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 457561 | 60th Btn. Canadian Infantry | Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 457561 | 87th Btn. Canadian Infantry | Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 23rd Reserve Btn. Canadian Infantry | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 87th Btn. Canadian Infantry | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 87th Btn. Canadian Infantry | Temporary Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 457561 | 60th Btn. Canadian Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Infantry | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet | mother | ||
| George Baird | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Baird | brother | 1898 | |
| Jean Baird | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy E. M. | wife |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Service Record | Fife3190 | |
| MC Citation - Edinburgh Gazette | Fife3190 |
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