Difference between revisions of "George Henry Baird"
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He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 May, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 November, 1892.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26356/pages/7551 no. 26356. p. 7551.] 23 December, 1892.</ref> | He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 May, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} with seniority of 14 November, 1892.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26356/pages/7551 no. 26356. p. 7551.] 23 December, 1892.</ref> | ||
| − | He was appointed to the | + | He was appointed to the {{UK-Venerable|f=t}} on 15 March, 1906.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 9 March, 1906. Issue '''37963''', col A, pg. 10.</ref> |
Baird was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1909.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28263/pages/4857 no. 28263. p. 4857.] 25 June, 1909.</ref> | Baird was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1909.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28263/pages/4857 no. 28263. p. 4857.] 25 June, 1909.</ref> | ||
==Great War== | ==Great War== | ||
| − | He was appointed command of | + | He was appointed command of {{UK-KingGeorgeV}} on 7 March, 1913.<ref>''Navy List'' (December, 1914). p. 343.</ref> |
| − | He commanded | + | He commanded the {{UK-Ajax|f=t}} at Jutland.<ref>Admiralty. ''Battle of Jutland Official Despatches'', p. 43.</ref> |
He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1918.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30451/supplements/80 (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 80.] 1 January, 1918.</ref> | He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1918.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30451/supplements/80 (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 80.] 1 January, 1918.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:19, 17 August 2012
Rear-Admiral SIR George Henry Baird, K.C.B., Royal Navy (14 October, 1871 – 22 October, 1924) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Contents
Life & Career
He was confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant dated 14 May, 1891. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 14 November, 1892.[1]
He was appointed to the battleship Venerable on 15 March, 1906.[2]
Baird was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1909.[3]
Great War
He was appointed command of King George V on 7 March, 1913.[4]
He commanded the light cruiser Ajax at Jutland.[5]
He was appointed an Additional Member of the Third Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 1 January, 1918.[6]
Post-War
Baird was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 26 March, 1920, vice Jackson.[7]
Assessment
Speaking to Captain Herbert W. Richmond in 1917, Baird apparently said of Jutland, "To wait all that time & then turn away from them instead of towards them, was sickening They gave us our chance & we weren't allowed to take it."[8] Accepting that this conversation took place, this writer has been unable to find among the Jutland papers any mention of Captain Baird hauling Ajax out of the line after the Germans, or of him signalling his immediate superior in the battle line, Vice-Admiral Jerram, suggesting that he do the same. Just because a junior officer is willing to risk his ship doesn't mean that it is necessary, or even advisable. — SIMON HARLEY, Co-editor.
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 26356. p. 7551. 23 December, 1892.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 9 March, 1906. Issue 37963, col A, pg. 10.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 28263. p. 4857. 25 June, 1909.
- ↑ Navy List (December, 1914). p. 343.
- ↑ Admiralty. Battle of Jutland Official Despatches, p. 43.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 30451. p. 80. 1 January, 1918.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 31870. p. 4575. 20 April, 1920.
- ↑ Diary entry for 4 May, 1917. Quoted in Marder. Portrait of an Admiral. p. 247.
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral Sir G. H. Baird" (Obituaries). The Times. Thursday, 23 October, 1924. Issue 43790, col B, pg. 17.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Edmond Hyde Parker |
Director of the Mobilisation Department 1921 – 1923 |
Succeeded by John W. L. McClintock |
- 1871 births
- 1924 deaths
- Personalities
- H.M.S. Britannia (Training Ship) Entrants of January, 1885
- Royal Navy Gunnery Officers
- Captains of H.M.S. Shannon (1906)
- Captains of H.M.S. Indomitable (1907)
- Captains of H.M.S. King George V (1911)
- Captains of H.M.S. Ajax (1912)
- Directors of the Mobilisation Department (Royal Navy)
- Royal Navy Rear-Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers
