Distinguished Service Order, gallantry award
Accession Number
NAM.2001-09-166-1
Description
Distinguished Service Order, London Gazette 27/7/01 Awarded to Capt H H C Baird DSO, 2nd Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Baird served in South Africa from 22 Dec 1899 to 26 Jun 1901, and 1 May 1902 to 31 May 1902. He saw action at Klip Kraal, Paardeberg, Poplar Grove, Driefontein and invalided on 26 Jun 1901. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.
Events
Kimberley, Relief of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902), Paardeberg, Battle of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902), Driefontein, Battle of, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902), Klip Kraal, Action at, 1900 (Boer War 1899-1902)