| Sir Thomas Baird | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1924 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1941 - 1982 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | 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.
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]
In 1953 he married Angela Florence Ann Paul; they have one son and one daughter.[1]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Cameron Rusby |
Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland 1979–1982 |
Succeeded by Robert Squires |