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Heroic Score207415th out of 4480
Number of Medals2
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score2073310 of 4480
U.S. Army#183of 2016
Artillery#10of 82
American Civil War#5of 1091
First Battle of Bull Run#1of 12
Siege of Yorktown#1of 8
Battle of the Cumberland Gap#1of 1
Battle of Thompson's Station#1of 2
Battle of Franklin#1of 5
Battle of Chickamauga#1of 16
Chattanooga campaign#1of 4
Atlanta campaign#1of 13
Battle of Jonesborough#1of 3
Sherman's March to the Sea#1of 5
Campaign of the Carolinas#1of 3
Battle of Bentonville#1of 4
Absalom Baird
Brigadier General Brevet Major General, U.S. Army
American Civil WarFirst Battle of Bull RunSiege of YorktownBattle of the Cumberland GapBattle of Thompson's StationBattle of FranklinBattle of ChickamaugaChattanooga campaignAtlanta campaignBattle of JonesboroughSherman's March to the SeaCampaign of the CarolinasBattle of Bentonville
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Absalom Baird was a career United States Army officer who distinguished himself as a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1849, initially serving in the artillery before transitioning to various staff and command roles.
During the American Civil War, Baird rendered meritorious service in multiple major campaigns, including the Peninsula Campaign, the Chickamauga Campaign, and the Atlanta Campaign. His tactical leadership and bravery under fire earned him significant recognition among Union commanders.
For his distinguished gallantry at the Battle of Jonesborough, where he voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault on the enemy's works, Baird was awarded the Medal of Honor. He continued his military service after the war, retiring as a brigadier general in 1888.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Legion of Honour - Commander(base 80)
+80Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))
+27Heroic Score207 pts