| Regimental number | 6964 |
| Place of birth | Kyneton, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | General Post Office, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44.8 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Mr J T Baird, General Post Office, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March 1920; disembarked Fremantle, 18 April 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 28 June 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAIRD Joseph James |