- The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Wikipedia talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.
The result was: promoted by Styyx (talk) 20:41, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
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Adrian Becher
- ... that during the First World War, Adrian Becher received his second Military Cross for leading the defence of a position for five days, despite having been buried by a shell explosion on the first day? Source: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. For five days he held a most difficult position with his company under continuous; and heavy fire. Though buried by a shell on the first day, he remained at duty, moving up and down the line, encouraging his men, under heavy fire. As a result of his efforts the line was strongly consolidated and a continuous trench was dug. Throughout the operations he set a magnificent, example to all ranks" from: "No. 30389". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 November 1917. p. 11950.
- ALT1: ... that British Army officer Adrian Becher was awarded two Military Crosses in three months in 1917? Source: First MC awarded 16 August: "No. 30234". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 August 1917. p. 8359. Second MC awarded 19 November: "No. 30389". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 November 1917. p. 11950.. A couple days over 3 months, but close enough I think
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Peel Dunhill
5x expanded by Dumelow (talk) and AssociateAffiliate (talk). Nominated by Dumelow (talk) at 09:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC).
- Article has been expanded 5x within the last week, and is plenty long enough.
- It is well and neutrally written throughout.
- In-line citations to sources are provided.
- It is free of any copyvio that I can detect.
- Most of the information about his military career is supported by the London Gazette sources; the stuff about his cricket career is paywalled, but I'm happy to AGF on that.
- The hooks are both interesting, and properly formatted; I personally prefer Alt0.
- QPQ is done.
Girth Summit (blether) 14:45, 28 July 2022 (UTC)
