Thomas Baird
Sir Thomas Baird | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1924 (age 91) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1941 - 1982 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Glamorgan Scotland and Northern Ireland |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Henry Eustace Baird KCB DL (born 17 May 1924) is a former Royal Navy officer who became Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Naval career
Educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Baird joined the Royal Navy in 1941 during World War II.[1] He became Captain of the destroyer HMS Glamorgan in 1971.[2] He was appointed Captain of the Fleet in 1973, Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, Naval Home Command in 1976 and Director-General of Naval Personnel Services in 1978.[1] He went on to be Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1979 before retiring in 1982.[3]
In retirement he was made Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Erskine Hospital in Renfrewshire.[1] He also became Deputy Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran.[4]
Family
In 1953 he married Angela Florence Ann Paul; they have one son and one daughter.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Debrett's People of Today 1994
- ^ Captains of Royal Navy Warships
- ^ Listing compiled by historian Colin Mackie
- ^ HM Deputy Lieutenants in Scotland Hansard, 11 June 1992