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Name: Robert Baird
Number: S/2592
Regiment: Seaforth Highlanders previously A. & S. H.
Rank: Private.
Born: 13 May Provanhall, Glasgow.
Died: 25 September 1915     Killed in action        Age 19
Memorial: Loos Memorial, Loos, France.   No known grave.
Battle: Battle of Loos,
25 Sept-14 Oct 1915.

Son of Hugh and Janet Baird.

1891 Census: Cardowan Row, Blackfaulds Farm.
1901 Census: Cardowan Row, Blackfaulds Farm,
Hogganfield, Glasgow.
1911 Census: Cardowan Cottage, Hogganfield, Glasgow.

CWGC site:   Yes.
SNWM site:   Yes.    
Kirkintilloch Herald mention 24 November 1915.

Robert had been employed as a labourer at a colliery pithead.

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