Template:Did you know nominations/Aubertin Walter Sothern Mallaby

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The result was: promoted by Allen3 ^talk 13:27, 28 October 2011 (UTC)

Aubertin Walter Sothern Mallaby edit

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... that British Brigadier Aubertin Mallaby was killed 66 years ago today while flying a white flag?

ALT1:... that British Brigadier Aubertin Mallaby was killed in the Battle of Surabaya while flying a white flag?
ALT2:... that British Brigadier Aubertin Mallaby was killed 66 years ago today in the Battle of Surabaya while flying a white flag?

Comment: Request to hold for the anniversary of his death (30 October)

Created/expanded by Crisco 1492 (talk). Self nom at 08:48, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

Reviewed: Emiliana (Hemiptera)

Article – Checked for newness (5× expansion), length, formatted inline citations, no other major issues.
Hook – ALT1 looks good (cited and interesting), but mentioning years difference would make it more better.
Good to go! really an interesting article. — Bill william compton^Talk 02:28, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

Like ALT2? And is the date okay? Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:54, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

2011−1945=66, Isn't it? — Bill william compton^Talk 17:34, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

That's why I went into literature. Yes. :-/ Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:17, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

It's okay, "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."—Einstein — Bill william compton^Talk 09:41, 9 October 2011 (UTC)