World War II Honoree

Joseph Henry 'Jody' Baird

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Joppa, Alabama

Honored By

SPC Matthew Morgan Barbee

Relationship

Great-Great Nephew

PRIVATE. SERVED IN WWII IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH F COMPANY, 169TH INFANTRY. HE FOUGHT IN THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA, GUADALCANAL, NEW ZEALAND AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE EARNED MANY MEDALS AND WAS SHOT IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER ON THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND OF LUZON. HE SERVED FROM APRIL 15, 1943 TO NOVEMBER 4, 1945. DECEASED NOVEMBER 23, 1947.