Defence names killed Aussie soldier Defence has named a special forces soldier killed in Afghanistan on Saturday as Corporal Cameron Stewart Baird. Corporal Baird, a member of the Sydney-based 2nd Commando Regiment and a recipient of the Medal for Gallantry, died when he was shot during a clash with insurgents. He was the 40th Australian soldier to die in Afghanistan. Repatriation of his body to Australia is under way. "The family of Corporal Baird has requested their privacy be respected during this difficult time," Defence said in a statement on Monday.