| Birth: | Dec. 13, 1839
Milford
New Haven County
Connecticut, USA | | Death: | Nov. 28, 1906
Asheville
Buncombe County
North Carolina, USA | 
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Rose from the rank of private to Brigadier General. He was presented the Medal of Honor in 1894 for his actions at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana on September 30, 1877 against Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce. His MOH citation reads, "Most distinguished gallantry in action with Nez Perce Indians." He was at the time a 1st Leutenant with the 5th Infantry. (bio by: Don Connelly)
Search Amazon for George Baird | | | Burial:
Milford Cemetery
Milford
New Haven County
Connecticut, USA |
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Originally Created by: Don Connelly
Record added: May 05, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6393190 |
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