George William Baird
Born: December 13, 1839 at Milford, Connecticut
Home Town: Milford, Connecticut
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.
