Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
William
Baird
December 13, 1839

–

November 28, 1906

Cemetery:

Milford Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    5th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    September 30, 1877
    Date of Issue: November 27, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) George William Baird, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry in action with the Nez Perce Indians on 30 September 1877, while serving with 5th U.S. Infantry, in action at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana.