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