| Regimental number | 6157 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soda fountain dispenser |
| Address | 76 Hargrave Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.10 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Baird, 76 Hargrave Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Friedricksruh', 22 January 1920; disembarked Sydney, 12 March 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 4 May 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAIRD Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
