Charles Baird

Charles Baird was born in Cumnock on 11th March 1873 to David Baird and Elizabeth Monaghan.
He was a hairdresser/barber. He was married and left 3 children.

In 1901 the family was in Muirkirk
Furnace Road

Charles Baird             28 hairdresser

Jane Baird             24

David Baird             6 Mo

His service record survives. 

By the time he enlisted on 31st  May 1915 in Cowdenbeath, Fife, his address was  Ivy Cottage, Kelty. He gave his age as 39 years and 2 months. He was actually 42 and 2 months. Was there an age limit of 40?  

He gave his next of kin as Jeannie Baird Main St Muirkirk Ayrshire Cowdenbeath (!) wife.

They were married in Muirkirk 1900 (possibly June 6) and present address Main St, Muirkirk.

Children were Jeannie, Charles and Euphemia all born Muirkirk, no DOBs or ages given.

He was killed in action on 1st June 1916 in France.

He was 5ft 2 1/2 inches tall weighed 123lbs. Chest 33 inches. Health good. 

His widow was awarded a pension of 23 shillings a week for herself and three children.

He was a private in the 6th Battalion, the Royal Scots Fusiliers.

This is his entry on CWGC

and on Cumnock Connections tree

He is remembered on  Muirkirk War Memorial as well as Cumnock War Memorial

He is related to the Charles Baird on Lugar War memorial