 Lance Corporal Baird continued to lead the fight, killing several enemies and successfully completing the clearance.Throughout the action, Lance Corporal Baird displayed conspicuous gallantry, composure and superior leadership under fire.He was personally responsible for killing several enemy combatants during the clearance, ensuring the momentum of the assault was maintained, and undoubtedly preventing further members of his section from becoming casualties.His performance and his actions were of the highest order and were in the finest traditions of the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.