World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph Vincent Baird
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Buffalo, New York
Honored By
JoRene McBee
Relationship
Daughter
Participated in the capture and defense of Tulagi and Guadalcanal. Participated in the following Battles: Battle of Edson Ridge, First, Second and Third Battle of Matanikau River, and Tulagi. In action against the enemy at Cape Gloucester and Talasea.