Robert Baird (November 13, 1921 – July 7, 1992) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps Colonel.

[4] On the night of June 22, which was officially the last day of the battle of Okinawa, Captain Baird claimed two more victories, along with ace status.

After a few months at Quantico, Virginia, he was ordered to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California in November 1948.

Courageous and aggressive while engaged in combat air patrol, CaptainRobert Baird skillfully employed his radar to make contact with an enemy reconnaissance plane on 9 June and, striking quickly and furiously at low altitude, destroyed the hostile aircraft.

Again, while on combat air patrol on the night of 16 June, he intercepted an enemy bomber and, pressing home a determined run, shot down the hostile plane.

Captain Baird's fourth kill during this period occurred on the night of 13 July when, after establishing radar contact with an enemy bomber, he fearlessly closed in and, firing bursts from all six guns, shot down the hostile aircraft.

His courage, daring airmanship and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.