Basic Details Surname Baird Forenames William Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Ashanti Wars (1823-1900) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Country of burial Sierra Leone Year of death 1874 Month of death January Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds