Absalom Baird
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Absalom Baird (August 20, 1824 – June 14, 1905) was a career United States Army officer who distinguished himself as a Union Army general in the American Civil War. Baird received the Medal of Honor for his military actions.
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Absalom Baird | |
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Inspector General of the U.S. Army | |
In office September 20, 1885 – August 20, 1888 | |
Nominated by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Nelson H. Davis |
Succeeded by | Roger Jones |
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Born | (1824-08-20)August 20, 1824 Washington, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | June 14, 1905(1905-06-14) (aged 80) Relay, Maryland, US |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1849–1888 |
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Commands | 27th Brigade, 7th Division 3rd Division, Army of Kentucky 1st Division, XIV Corps Inspector General of the Army |
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