Absalom Baird

1824 – 1905

Absalom Baird served the U.S. Army. Absalom was married to Cornelia Baird. Absalom was 80 years old.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 September 1864 · At Jonesboro, Ga. · Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.

Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works.

Awards & Decorations 1

Medal of Honor - Army September 1, 1864 · At Jonesboro, Ga. · Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers.

Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 1

Grave 55

Also Interred

Cornelia Baird

Beloved Spouse Section 1 · Grave 55 1828 – 1883

Helen Baird

Beloved Spouse Section 1 · Grave 55 1890 – 1972

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