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In Memory of
Baird, James Roland, J R
Rank: Private
Service: G/17055
Carleton and York Regiment, R.C.I.C.
who died
19 July 1943
Age: 24 years old

Remembered with honour
AGIRA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY


Son of Bernard R. and Adele L. Baird, of Perth. New Brunswick.
Born:December 13, 1918 Perth, New Brunswick
Enlistment:February 23, 1940 Woodstock, New Brunswick

James Baird was wounded in action near Grottacalda while the Carleton and York Regiment were advancing towards Valguarnera. James had gun shot wounds in the left axilla, left arm and upper chest. He was rushed to a field hospital where he died on the 19th of July. He was buried in a field grave in the garden of a house near an oil dump.
James left his mother, one sister and three brothers behind. Two of his brothers were also serving overseas.


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Name: Baird, James Roland, J R
Rank: Private
Service: G/17055
Unit Text:
Regiment: Carleton and York Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Date of Death: 19/07/1943
Age: 24
Grave Reference: A. B. 26
Casuality:
Inscription: God's blessing. In loving memory. Dear son and brother may you rest in peace.



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