Cameron Baird was born in Burnie, Tasmania, on 7 June 1981. He joined the Australian Regular Army in January 2000 and served in East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan. On his second operational tour in Afghanistan in 2007, Baird was awarded the Medal of Gallantry. On his fourth tour in 2013, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the Ghawchak, Uruzgan province battle.  

Baird led his team in silencing several enemy positions under heavy small-arms fire. He then went to the aid of another team whose commander had been seriously wounded. With selfless disregard for his safety, Baird drew fire from an enemy machine-gun position, allowing his team to regain the initiative. He charged the enemy's position three times to draw fire away from his team, ultimately costing him his life.  

7 June 1981 – 22 June 2013, Cameron Baird is Australia's 100th recipient of the Victoria Cross

Cameron Baird was an exceptionally modest man who spent significant time supporting organisations raising money for soldier welfare on home soil. In an interview, Doug Baird, Cam's father, said, "It's easy for a parent to say my son, my daughter, was the greatest on earth, but Cameron was as close to perfect as you could get".    

Kaye and Doug Baird, Cameron's parents

After he died in 2013, his friends and family pledged to endure his legacy and emulate his passion for as their way of honouring and paying tribute to an Australian hero through charitable works. The Military Shop offers the Cameron Baird VC MG Medallion Set, an exquisite tribute to Baird that features a commemorative proof quality medallion and replica Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry. You can support Cam's legacy and charitable works by purchasing the medallion set.

Cameron Baird VC MG Medallion Set, limited to only 500

The silver-plated brass alloy medallion measures 50mm in diameter and 4.5mm in thickness. It features a stunning portrait of Cameron Baird VC MG on one side and the badge of the 2nd Commando Regiment on the other. The set is presented in a sleek leatherette-covered steel box and is limited to only 500 releases worldwide. Each set has a numbered certificate of authenticity, making it a true collector's item.   

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to pay tribute to and continue the legacy of a true hero. Order your Cameron Baird VC MG Medallion Set today.