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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

George William Baird

Details
  • Rank: First Lieutenant, Adjutant (Highest Rank: Major General)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    5th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 30, 1877
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Bear Paw Mountain, Montana, USA
Citation
Most distinguished gallantry in action with the Nez Perce Indians.
Medal of Honor Recipient George W. Baird
Medal of Honor Recipient George W. Baird
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: November 27, 1894
  • Born: December 13, 1839, Milford, New Haven County, CT, United States
  • Died: November 28, 1906, Ashville, NC, United States
  • Buried: Old Milford Cemetery (MH) (206) , Milford, CT, United States
 

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