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Son of James Humphrey and Sarah Amelia (née Russell) Baird of Winnipeg, Manitoba. His family has mounted a plaque to he and his brother Nelson George Baird, who also lost his life in the Second World War. He was the husband of Mona Wheeler (remarried widow) of England. Brother of Warrant Officer Nelson Baird, deceased March 7, 1945, Charlie and Cecil Baird. Gordon enjoyed cycle races.
Flight Sergeant Gordon Baird was honoured on February 28, 1995 by the Province of Manitoba when it named Baird Bay on Baird Island for him. Baird Island is named for his brother Nelson Baird.
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Commemorated on:
Page 56 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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