2624 Private
‘A’ Company, 7th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Division
Age: 20
Date of Death: 26.4.15
Buried: Seaforth Cemetery, Cheddar Villa A.6
Family history: Son of John and Janet Baird, 112 Gairdoch Street, Carron Road, Falkirk. He was the half brother of Private James Baird 1 Battalion Royal Scots KIA 11.5.15 and who is listed in the Carron, Carronshore Roll. https://www.theypressalient.com/post/james-baird
Robert was employed as an irondresser with the Grahamston Iron Works before joining the Territorial battalion.
The action that lead to his death
For the action leading to his death see the article in the General link - 25 April 1915 - A Bloody Day at St Julien https://www.theypressalient.com/post/25-april-1915-a-bloody-day-at-st-julian
Headstone
Medals Awarded:
1915 Star, The British War Medal, Victory Medal.
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