Don Wilson Baird

Background

Baird, Don Wilson was born on April 14, 1940 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Norman Manuel and Beatrice Evelyn (Gilmore) Baird.

Education

Student, San Bernardino Valley College, 1959; student, San Jose State University, 1960-1961; Bachelor, Naval Postgraduate School, 1970; graduate, Naval War College, 1973.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1990; aircraft carrier pilot various ships, United States Navy, San Diego, 1962-1977; commanding officer Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 38, United States Navy, San Diego, 1977-1978; commander Carrier Air Wing 2, United States Navy, San Diego, 1981-1982; training officer naval air force United States Pacific fleet, United States Navy, San Diego, 1983-1984; readiness officer, United States Navy, San Diego, 1986-1987; commanding officer United States Ship New Orleans, United States Navy, San Diego, 1985-1986; commanding officer United States Ship Ranger, United States Navy, San Diego, 1987-1988; chief naval operations fellow, 1989; chief readiness branch, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Mons, Belgium., 1990-1991; commander anti-submarine warfare wing, United States Pacific Fleet, since 1991.

Achievements

• Don Wilson Baird has been listed as a noteworthy Naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Nancy Gail Owens, July 5, 1964. Children: Lynn, Scott.

Father:

Norman Manuel Baird

Mother:

Beatrice Evelyn (Gilmore) Baird

Spouse:

Nancy Gail Owens

child:

Lynn Baird

child:

Scott Baird