George William Baird (December 13, 1839 – November 26, 1906) was a US Army officer.

He graduated from Hopkins Grammar School in 1859, and later entered Yale University.

Despite leaving Yale prior to graduation to fight in the American Civil War, he received his diploma in 1863.

He became deputy paymaster general with the rank of lieutenant colonel in July 1899.

Baird was eventually promoted to brigadier general on February 19, 1903, the day before his retirement.