Absalom Baird
Absalom Baird | |
|---|---|
| Inspector General of the U.S. Army | |
| In office September 20, 1885 – August 20, 1888 | |
| Nominated by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Nelson H. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Roger Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1824 Washington, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | June 14, 1905 (aged 80) Relay, Maryland, US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1849–1888 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands | 27th Brigade, 7th Division 3rd Division, Army of Kentucky 1st Division, XIV Corps Inspector General of the Army |
| Battles/wars | |
Absalom Baird (August 20, 1824 – June 14, 1905) was a career United States Army officer who distinguished himself as a Union Army general in the American Civil War. Baird received the Medal of Honor for his military actions.