Edward William David Baird | |
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Nickname(s) | Ned |
Born | 29 June 1864[1] |
Died | 8 August 1956 | (aged 92)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | 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.