Ned Baird

Edward William David Baird CBE DL JP
Edward 'Ned' Baird
Nickname(s)	Ned
Born	29 June 1864[1]
Died	8 August 1956(1956-08-08) (aged 92)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Brigadier-General
Unit	3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards 10th (Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Hussars Duke of Yorks Own Loyal Suffolk Hussars
Commands	Duke of Yorks Own Loyal Suffolk Hussars 179th (2/4th London) Brigade
Battles/wars	Second Boer War First World War
Awards	Commander of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Other work	Horse breeder and trainer Steward Jockey Club Deputy Lieutenant Justice of the Peace

Brigadier-General Edward William David Baird CBE DL JP (29 June 1864 – 8 August 1956), known as Ned Baird, was a cavalry officer in the regular British Army and the reserve Territorial Force. Following service in the army, he became a successful horse trainer, winning the Grand National and the St. Leger. He was also a steward at the Jockey Club, a Deputy Lieutenant and a Justice of the Peace.