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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. |