His unit was the first unit from Vietnam to be selected for the United States Army Hall of Fame because of the courage and valor displayed by him and his men and how effectively they performed their duties in combat.He knows first hand what the phrases “ Freedom is not Free” and “Some Gave All and All Gave Some” actually means and the tribute those words mean for the sacrifices veterans and their families gave to protect this country from our adversaries. He’s known for winning Season 4 of History Channel’s show "Alone." Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) will host mobile office hours in Flora, Mooresville, Kokomo, and West Lafayette. Jim’s the real deal. He attended the Officer Candidate School Class 2–70 at Fort Benning and Jungle Warfare School in Panama from 1969 to 1970, and was commissioned in the Infantry. Why Creation Matters is set to release in 2020. All Rights ReservedI had the privilege of hanging out with Canadian full-time adventurer Jim Baird while he was in London, Ontario. He and his brother, Ted, were the first Canadians to win, surviving for 75 days on Vancouver Island through the fall and winter. Jim Baird served in the ROTC at Purdue University from 1963 to 1965. Jim Baird; Ancient Leadership for the Modern World. He’s known for winning Season 4 of History Channel’s show "Alone." He got married to Tori (a wilderness adventurer in her own right) and recently became a father. Jim Baird is an American hero. Hello and welcome to my world. Books.
After receiving orders for Vietnam he was sent to the Panama Canal Zone for two weeks of Jungle Warfare Training. Province, RVN, to Khe Sanh. He was picking up a new canoe from Nova Craft for yet another epic wilderness excursion. On his gun truck “Proud American” SP4 Robert W. Thorne was the driver. From the editors of Explore Magazine, a subscription box filled with outdoor gear, adventure challenges and an amazing community September 5, 2019 by jbairdbooks. September 17, 2019 by jbairdbooks. I had the privilege of hanging out with Canadian full-time adventurer Jim Baird while he was in London, Ontario. There’s no question—Jim’s the real deal. He was rated expert in the use of all weapons, hand to hand combat and jungle warfare.He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army in the Republic of Southeast Asia (Vietnam) He received a Bronze Star with “V” device, two Purple Hearts w/ Oak Leaf Cluster for his courage and valor in the face of a hostile enemy(combat). And he’s living an adventurer’s dream.Check out my interview with him (Whisky Fireside Chat #44) on my KCHappyCamper YouTube channel below: Find out more and purchase the book.
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Jul 16. Because of the excess of Infantry officers, he was assigned to the 523rd Transportation Company (Light Truck) at Cha Rang Valley. Featured. Thank you for taking the time to join me and for … Jim Baird. While in transit, a B-40 rocket hit the gun truck Proud America between the cab and the gun box on the driver’s side. He was picking up a new canoe from Nova Craft for yet another epic wilderness excursion. But did you know that just prior to that, Jim completed a 36-day trip across the northern Ungava Peninsula in winter—some 370 kilometres. My name is Jim Baird. Copyright © Explore Magazine. If constituents would like to visit with a staff member, please call 317-563-5567 to schedule an ap... Read More. Congressman Baird Announces Service Academy Information Day. Featured. Who is Jim Baird. He spent 2 years in the ROTC program at Purdue University followed by Basic Training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, then Advanced Individual Training (AIT)-Engineer at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Did you also know that he continues to head out and film/write about some insane adventures, including a solo trip down the canoe-eating rapids of the Kesagami and then along the tempestuous James Bay coat, an 800-kilometre snowmobile expedition across the Northwest Passage, 300 kilometre above the Arctic Circle.