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840236   Gunner Joseph Baird
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 30/12/2015
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery (British Army)
Died: 20/04/1941 (Unknown)
Age: 25
Summary      
Joseph Baird was the son of William and Elizabeth Baird, of Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He was born about 1916. Gunner Joseph Baird was serving with the Royal Artillery when he died on 20th April 1941, age 25. Gunner Joseph Baird is buried in Plot I/1. Grave 82 at Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, England.
Further Information
Joseph Baird was the son of William and Elizabeth Baird, of Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He was born about 1916.
Gunner Joseph Baird was serving with the Royal Artillery when he died on 20th April 1941, age 25.
Gunner Joseph Baird is buried in Plot I/1. Grave 82 at Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, England.
Oxford (Botley) Cemetery was designated a Royal Air Force regional cemetery during the Second World War and was used by RAF stations in Berkshire and neighbouring counties.
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Relevant Dungannon Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Coalisland Town Coalisland CWGC lists parents in Coalisland Town 54.538663 -6.700044
References and Links
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1 FindAGrave.com Photo of Joseph Baird's gravestone
2 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Joseph Baird's headstone can be purchased here.
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