Korean War
| Service # | AO-760986 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 13 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Captain Baird was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Baird was the senior pilot of a C-82 transport with the 11th Troop Carrier Squadron, 60th Troop Carrier Wing at Rhine Main, Germany. On November 13, 1951, the aircraft was enroute from Rhine Main to Bordeaux, France when it crashed on Mt. Dore, near Bordeaux, killing all 36 on board.