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U.S. Army
Baird, Absalom
Baird, Absalom
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandU.S. Volunteers
HometownWashington, Pennsylvania
Citation

Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy’s works.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1864

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