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Casualty list Kokoda

Hi AR, pls see User:Cinderella157/sandbox. This is my first attempt at a table. Might need a bit of massaging. It needs a home. Where do you think? Cinderella157 (talk) 08:06, 15 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, thanks for the link. Just to clarify, what does "3–28", "2–2" and "–7" etc signify? I found the figures a little unclear (but it might be my flu addled brain)... Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 00:39, 16 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Officers - other ranks. The flu must be addling you unless the services have changed so much - though I acknowledge that they might need to be clarified for the uninitiated :) Cinderella157 (talk) 01:46, 16 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I forgot about his post. Ah, yes that makes sense now, although reports and returns do not break such things down like this anymore. I'm not sure where it would go, though. To be honest, I'm not a fan of using tables too much in articles and would be a bit concerned that it was giving any article too much detail (good for a book, though, but not an encyclopedia article IMO). Anyway, belated Merry Christmas! Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 05:52, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Redolta. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 05:52, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Merry, merry!

From the icy Canajian north; to you and yours! FWiW Bzuk (talk) 21:42, 26 December 2016 (UTC) [reply]

Merry Christmas to you, too. Cheers, AustralianRupert (talk) 05:52, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

An article to delete

Could I get the assistance of an admin like yourself to remove the article Ole Kristian Temte (as I am not)? The tag has been there for over the week required and nothing productive has happened apart from the user (who is the person the article is about) trying to constantly remove the template. Thanks in advance. Holdenman05 (talk) 23:22, 27 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, sorry, I've been away for a little while on holidays. It appears that this has been dealt with, though. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 05:52, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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VeblenBot is down

AustralianRupert, I saw your edit summary for your closure of Shiva as a community reassessment, and thought I should let you know that VeblenBot has been deactivated. Neither of the people involved in it are supporting it any more, and it was shut down over a month ago for some reason. Both AnotherClown and I have been editing the User:VeblenBot/C/Wikipedia good article reassessment‎ page directly; it controls which community reassessments are seen on the WP:GAR page. I've already removed Shiva, and have recently been removing and adding community reassessments as needed. Ideally, of course, it would be best to have someone new either take over the VeblenBot functionality for GAR or write new code to do likewise, but no one showed any interest in doing so when this need was posted to the Bot request page. Perhaps you know someone who might be interested? BlueMoonset (talk) 15:53, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

@BlueMoonset: G'day, thanks for that. I wasn't sure if it was working, but then the GAR page seemed to update so I assumed it was...now I know it was yourself and Anotherclown fixing my mistakes. Sorry. Anyway, I will remember to update the page directly from now. Regarding a bot request, User:Hawkeye7 has done some great work with User:MilHistBot and User:FACBot, and might be able to help. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 21:54, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
VeblenBot GAR functionality is not on the VeblenBot's list of duties. I can create a new Bot for you, but not before mid-January. It's hard to do Bot work while in vacation. Hawkeye7 (talk) 23:30, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Cheers, Hawkeye. Have a good vacation. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 23:33, 30 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Military Historian of the Year

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For "... work on the battles of the Kokoda Track campaign and particularly the Battle of Isurava - not to mention your many other contributions, both as an editor and co-ordinator", I have the pleasure of presenting you with this Golden Wiki as a co-winner of the 2016 Military history WikiProject Military Historian of the Year award. In addition to your contributions, it was also said that "it is always a pleasure to collaborate with [you] and [your] manner is an example of leadership are such to which all Wikipedians should aspire." Congratulations! For the Military history WikiProject, TomStar81 (Talk) 08:56, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Let me be the first to congratulate you, Rupert. Richly deserved! Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 09:05, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
And I'll be the second -- another great year for you, Rupert. Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 09:06, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Congrats, well deserved! Zawed (talk) 09:27, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you all. Happy New Year! Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 10:26, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the kind words. Its disappointing for me at times to see that a lot of what I do seems to fly below the radar, otherwise I think I would end up at least nominated for consideration for Military Historian of the Year (although I'm grateful I still get a spot in the Coordinator's pool courtesy of the community). All the same, you and your fellow nominees should be proud for having been singled out for recognition by the community. On this day we honor all of you and your achievements over these last 12 months, and wish you all the best in the coming year. TomStar81 (Talk) 10:51, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Congratulations AR, and happy new year b.t.w! I always find your work enjoyable to read, which is a great knack, which our best contributors share. Also good to see some new names in the mix this year, with great potential. Cheers mate! Irondome (talk) 22:50, 1 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, Irondome. All the best for 2017! Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 04:00, 2 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year, AustralianRupert!

Happy New Year!

AustralianRupert,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
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Thanks, Donner, all the best for 2017 to you, too. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 07:44, 2 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I Closed Out the Cecil E Harris Peer Review

Hey Rupert, just giving you a heads up that I read the FAQ and followed the instructions to close out the peer review for Cecil E. Harris. Thanks again, Finktron (talk) 20:35, 3 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, no worries, I have archived it now also. Good luck with the GA nom. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 00:59, 4 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Quarterly Milhist Reviewing Award: Oct to Dec 16

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On behalf of the Milhist coordinators, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons for reviewing a total of 30 Milhist articles at PR, GAN, ACR or FAC during the period October to December 2016. Your ongoing efforts in supporting Wikipedia's quality content processes are greatly appreciated. Cheers, Zawed (talk) 07:05, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

User:VeblenBot/C/Wikipedia good article reassessment

AustralianRupert, I just tried to add a recently created community assessment GAR, Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/Codename: Gordon/1, to the VeblenBot's GAR page, but it isn't showing up in the list there or on the WP:GAR page itself. I thought all I needed to do was replace the last two fields in the name (article and page), and update the date and time, which I did.

I'm pretty sure it's the date that's the problem. This is the first reassessment with a 2017 date (2017-01-06). I just did a test, and changed "2017" to "2016", and the link to "Codename: Gordon" showed up as you'd expect. I suppose if we need to fake 2016 dates to get the articles to show up, we can easily do this, but in case you know something else that can be changed I thought I should ask here. I don't see that the dates actually matter a whole lot if a bot isn't actually making use of them.

Thanks for any help or advice you can give. BlueMoonset (talk) 18:41, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@BlueMoonset: G'day, yes I see what you mean. If I change "2017" to "2016" it does indeed show up on User:VeblenBot/C/Wikipedia good article reassessment. That said, I have just checked WP:GAR and Codename: Gordon seems to be showing up there now, even though it doesn't appear on the VeblenBot page. Very strange. Sorry, I don't think I can help here. My coding skills and ability to troubleshoot in this realm aren't good. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 23:08, 7 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue CXXIX, January 2017

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Alexander Mayes (cricketer) - need help with military unit link

I am just trying to flesh out this article on Alexander Mayes and he served in 2nd/25th Infantry Battalion. I am not a milhistory expert. Should I be linking this to 25th Brigade (Australia)? Thanks Kerry (talk) 02:17, 8 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, Kerry, I added what I could glean from his online service record. Because they are hand written in many cases, and not complete, the records aren't that easy to decipher, sorry. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 07:13, 8 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

History merge

Can you possibly merge the history of User:KAVEBEAR/George Beckley and George Charles Beckley? I am going to maintain the user space as a separate sandbox but want the history of the older draft merged to the current active article. Thanks!--KAVEBEAR (talk) 21:06, 10 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, I've done this now. Only one edit couldn't be merged, though, as it overlapped the history of the other article. It might be best for me to delete this edit, so that you can later merge anything that you produce in the sandbox without any dramas. If that is what you want, please let me know. You would then have to recreate the page when you decide to work on it again. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 00:44, 11 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yes this is fine. Thanks. --KAVEBEAR (talk) 10:10, 11 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Knights Cross awards

Rupert, we need to deal with this. Coffman is disrupting what I thought was a resolved issue, this time at the Featured level. will you email me please? auntieruth (talk) 16:05, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day Ruth, I am going to have to get my head down for some sleep for awhile as it is 2am here. But I will come back to this later today. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 17:13, 13 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Auntieruth55: G'day, Ruth, sorry for the delay...was playing some backyard cricket with the kids. I've sent you an email now. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 04:13, 14 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I addressed all your comments at List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients (Ba–Bm) review, cheers MisterBee1966 (talk) 10:36, 16 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Harris article finished Peer/GOCE reviews

Ahoy Rupert, Cecil E. Harris has gone through the wringer now and should be ready for GA review. It's not too far from the top of the list on the MilHist discussion page but I thought I'd mention it nonetheless since that queue moves at a glacial pace. Cheers, Finktron (talk) 00:25, 14 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

map ref query

My request for help to find a grid reference for the Gheluvelt Plateau had fallen on deaf ears. Could you suggest other Wikivenues where I might have better luck? Regards Keith-264 (talk) 17:26, 16 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Keith-264: Not sure if this helps: [1]. Otherwise, perhaps ask at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Maps? Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 10:23, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Article not found 404 I'm afraid.Keith-264 (talk) 12:59, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: G'day, I've tried to correct the link. Please see if it works now. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 13:15, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It works but the references are for contemporary army maps not modern map coordinates.Keith-264 (talk) 13:36, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: Without looking at it, if you can position it on modern Google earth, then it will give you the lat/long and that can be converted to a GR? Cinderella157 (talk) 11:50, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Can't use elgoog earth as it has to be downloaded.Keith-264 (talk) 12:59, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: see [2] p 342 of pdf. See also [3] Might take some confirmation - map-to-ground. Cinderella157 (talk) 12:36, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Got LoCicero but the map's no help, it's too far to the east. I called up Gheluvelt and zeroed in on Inverness Copse but couldn't find a way to change the map ref, except by guesswork. Shame really as I was looking forward to taking you to the ball. I'll try the wikimaps wallahs.Keith-264 (talk) 12:59, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: see [4] google gives Geluveld at the intersection of Mennenstratt and Zandvoordestraat/Kasteelstraat (lat 50.833848°N Long 2.993912° E). If you can give me another location relative to this, I could find it. Cinderella157 (talk) 15:39, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
If you work west along the Menin road, there is a wood on the north side (Inverness Copse), some open ground and then Glencorse Wood and Nonne Bosschen. Any coordinates in that vicinity are welcome. At the moment I'm using Hooge but it's too far to the west. regards Keith-264 (talk) 16:09, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: See map of Gheluvelt area (25th to 27th August 1917) in [5]. It gives a location for Gheluvelt pretty close to the geo coordinates I gave above. Look also at [6]. Gheluvelt is on the Menin Rd just beyound the limit of that map (bottom RH corner). 1.3 km from Hooge, the Menin Rd kicks to the southeast. Gheluvelt is a further 2.9 km along the road. The coodinates for the road junction immediately east of Northampton Farm (south of Blackwatch Corner) are 2.982828°E 50.843167°N. There are buildings marked as a farm but unnamed approximately midway between Inverness Copse and Glencorse Wood (map of Gheluvelt area (25th to 27th August 1917). On the other map [7], it appears to be Fitzclarence farm. The coordinates for it are 2.971809°E 50.843615°N. I can find others by reference to the contemporary maps. Cinderella157 (talk) 01:34, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Fitzclarence Farm is a bull's eye, Cinders, you shall go to the ball! RegardsKeith-264 (talk) 09:04, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I used [8] to convert from decimal to minutes and degrees {{coord|50|50|37|N|02|58|18.6|E|type:landmark_scale:1000_region:BE|display=title}} thanks muchly; I had no idea of the rigmarole I was starting; if I can help with anything, please ask. Regards Keith-264 (talk) 09:16, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: Wacked them back into google earth and changed options from decimal to DMS as a cross check: 2°58'18.51"E 50°50'37.01"N. Could have done it first up if I had realised :) Glad to be of help. Cinderella157 (talk) 10:41, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Ta very much. I owe you a favour.Keith-264 (talk) 10:46, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Keith-264: Actually Battle of Buna–Gona and the subsidiary pages for the Allied and Japanese forces are up for a peer review if you could find some time ... Cinderella157 (talk) 10:56, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Cinderella157: OK Keith-264 (talk) 11:27, 18 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Linked 18th and 51st Battalions

G'day

As an addition to our earlier discussion: The page of the 51st says that is was linked to the 18th in 1935. Then in 1936 a new 51st is created (I assume that that implies unlinking from the 18th). On the page of the 18th the linking to the 51st is not mentioned.

I have an additional question. I see text like: it assumed the title of the "Kuring-Gai Regiment". But I also see the designation/title on many places elsewhere as 18th Battalion (Kuring-Gai Regiment). On the page of the 51st I see 51st Battalion, Field of Mars Regiment There are many examples of all of the above throughout the Wikipedia pages of the Battalions. My question, what was the official designation of those Battalions and do I have to read the other ways of expressing this as just a loose way of telling a story. 2001:980:91A0:1:CDD8:960D:1AD6:C21A (talk) 11:47, 20 January 2017 (UTC) Henk van Velden[reply]

G'day, Henk, I've added some details about the amalgamation to the 18th Battalion page now. Generally, within the Australian Army I believe the designations would have been "Xth Battalion (Y Regiment)" historically, although later it has become more common for "Xth Battalion, Y Regiment". Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 12:12, 20 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
G'day Rupert,

The pages about the 18th and 51st are certainly more consistent now, Thanks.

About the titles. I would think that Xth Battlion, Yth Regiment was used to define that X Battalion is one of the battalions of Y Regiment. E.g. Like in post 1960: 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment. Where pre 1960 it is just a Battalion with a secondary title.

But I do not know much about the official nor the day-to-day designations of Australian units. I am at the other side of the globe (Netherlands) and just trying to understand the intricate lineages of those units.2001:980:91A0:1:CDD8:960D:1AD6:C21A (talk) 17:25, 20 January 2017 (UTC) Henk[reply]

G'day, yes that's a fair characterization of the situation. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 23:02, 20 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations!

 The Military history A-Class medal with oak leaves 
On behalf of the Wikiproject Military history coordinators, I'm pleased to award you the A-Class Medal with Oakleaves for your excellent work on 2/43rd Battalion (Australia), Battle of Isurava, and 2/7th Battalion (Australia) Anotherclown (talk) 02:11, 22 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, AC. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 03:27, 22 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

AnomieBOT has taken over for VeblenBot

AustralianRupert, I thought you should know that VeblenBot's functionality in the GAR and PR spaces has been taken over by AnomieBOT as of 03:30 today. The WP:GAR page has been adjusted to use the new pages (AnomieBOT has its own pages under User:AnomieBOT/C): User:AnomieBOT/C/Wikipedia good article reassessment, and also the User:AnomieBOT/C/Good articles in need of review that's generated from those articles with a GARrequest template on their talk pages.

AnomieBOT runs hourly, so the pages will update automatically; we won't need to update the pages manually any more. We still haven't figured out why the 2017 entries don't show up on User:AnomieBOT/C/Wikipedia good article reassessment, but all the 2017 ones do get transcluded on WP:GAR, which is the important thing. BlueMoonset (talk) 20:52, 22 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Follow-up: there's apparently a 17-day delay before displaying new community GARs at User:AnomieBOT/C/Wikipedia good article reassessment, even though they're on the page and displaying properly on the main GAR page. So the first of the 2017 ones, from January 6, will show up in the next day. Everything would seem to be working as it ought. BlueMoonset (talk) 21:02, 22 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Deleting Userpage Request

Hello, AustralianRupert. I would like to delete my userpage in English Wikipedia so that I can let viewer see my userpage written in Wikimeta directly. But as far as I know, only admin can do that. I would appreciate it if you can help me do that.Davidzdh (talk) 11:40, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, I have deleted this for you now. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 11:48, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Napuuako Boyd

Hello can you merge User:KAVEBEAR/Robert Napuuako Boyd and Robert Napuuako Boyd and move the page to Robert Napuʻuako Boyd? Thanks.--KAVEBEAR (talk) 19:59, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Done, now. Apologies, I made a slight error during the move, but otherwise it should be as you requested. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 10:36, 25 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Velites

Velites, an article that you or your project may be interested in, has been nominated for an individual good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Widefox; talk 23:57, 24 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

A recent history-merge


Assistance with Changes

Last week, someone went in from an IP address and made changes to parts of 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States).

The changes all have to do with the Silver Star Medal that was issued to CPT John Vanlandingham. None of the changes are supported by references. The changes imply that CPT Vanlandingham was not entitled to the SS, that members of the Infantry Company that he was with were not interviewed for the award recommendation, and that CPT Vanlandingham submitted himself for the medal, none of which are true.

I have personally reviewed the Award Recommendation and the 15-6 that was conducted to support the recommendation, and can supply copies if necessary. He did not as is alleged submit himself for the award. An investigation was conducted and members of the Infantry unit that was with CPT Vanlandingham were interviewed and their statements are in the record. These changes defame the character of a recognized combat hero. I would roll back the changes my self but I am afraid this will just initiate a confrontation with the individual behind the IP address, who knows that I created the page in question.

I would appreciate your review of this situation. Aleutian06 (talk) 16:59, 30 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) Given the long history of the brigade, the article is way too focused on Iraq and covers actions that don't belong in a history of the brigade. It should cover its battalion's activities with occasional mention of a notable action by one of its companies if necessary. The only awards that should be mentioned are the Medal of Honor and maybe the DSC if well-covered. So I'd solve the issue by deleting all mention of that action (and many others).--Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 17:14, 30 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Damon.cluck: G'day Damon, the additions constitute a BLP violation IMO and can be removed on those grounds; however, I think what Sturm says also makes sense. Potentially, though, if you would like to keep that level of detail about the formation's involvement in Iraq, it might be possible to create a child article focused specifically on that deployment, while reducing the detail in the parent article to summary style. Potentially, it could be named 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during the Iraq War or something similar. If you choose to go down that path, I would suggest posting the proposal on the parent article's talk page first to allow some consensus to be established. As an aside, there are large parts of the article that remain unreferenced, so I think it would be a good idea to work on fixing these issues also, if you have the time. All the best and once again, thank you for your contributions. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 01:33, 31 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I concur, valid comments all. We are currently in the Brigade's centennial year. It's parent organization, 39th Infantry Division, came into existence in 1917, and I am involved in helping write a series of articles on the Division for the Arkansas Military History Journal at the moment, but when I get time I will look at breaking down the history a little further. Thanks for the help. I know Captain Vanlandingham's award is well deserved. I got to the battalion aide station just as they were cutting all of his clothing off looking for a wound, because he was literally drenched in blood. As it turned out he did suffer permanent spinal injuries, but the blood all belonged to the Iraqi Soldiers that he carried to safety that day. He had been the embedded advisor to the 307th Iraqi National Guard Battalion for the entire deployment and those soldiers thought Captain Vanlandingham was larger than life. The Infantry Platoon that was assigned to escort Captain Vanladingham's Iraqi troops that day was handled roughly during this period and did not get the credit they deserved. We had an economy of force mission during this time. An entire armored cavalry squadron had been cut from the 39th and assigned to the Corps main effort in Fallujah. This left a massive gap in the Brigade's area of operations and a Task Force was created under the 1-206th Field Artillery to fill the void. This infantry platoon was thrown into the mix and drew some difficult missions. I, among others, probably need to do more to make sure their story is told, but Wikipedia is probably not the right forum for that story. Thanks..... Aleutian06 (talk) 14:38, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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ACRs

Rupert, Not sure what brought this about, but I've always valued your reviews and I want you to know that. I myself needed a break last year from reviewing at FAC and ACR and I can certainly understand that you might need one as well. But I hope that it is just a break and you return after some R&R, however long that might be.--Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 14:28, 4 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Sturm. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 23:40, 4 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Curtis P. Iaukea

Hello. I was wondering would this article Curtis P. Iaukea, I am working on currently, count as a Military History article? He held the rank of colonel but never fought in any war or conflict. There is more avalaible source on him than Edward William Purvis.--KAVEBEAR (talk) 11:05, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, yes I would say that it falls within the project's scope. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 10:11, 6 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue CXXX, February 2017

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Kelly Clarkson

Can you semi-protect the page to persistent unsourced content? 115.164.62.72 (talk) 09:54, 12 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, the level of changes probably don't warrant semi-protection yet, in my opinion. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 10:03, 12 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

William Pūnohu White

Could you possibly give a review of William Pūnohu White at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/William Pūnohu White/archive1? Thanks either way.--KAVEBEAR (talk) 10:04, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

G'day, nice work. Sorry, I will have to let you down. I am taking a break from reviewing for a while. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 11:32, 20 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Talk:Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham

Yo AusRupert, thanks very much for this edit. I wasn't trying to 'fake' a status the article didn't have; but I was trying to do exactly what you suggest, funnily enough- That was me trying to follow the rules on how to enter it for an A-class review. And failing miserably. I couldn't find that red link anywhere, so giving up on it, I requested a peer review instead. Because, at least I knew I knew how to do that! Sorry to cause you extra work there though. O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 12:05, 23 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: Ok, no worries. There seem to have been similar issues with the template recently... If you wish to start an A-class review for this article, this link should take you to the pre-loaded A-class nomination page: [9]. You just need to add a nomination statement and hit save, I will then fix the coding on the article talk page for you. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 12:17, 23 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
OK, AustrailianRupert, I've done that- thanks for making it easier1 But tell me- is there a conflict in any way between an A-class review and a peer review being submitted at the same time, and so potentially occurring simultaneously? O Fortuna!...Imperatrix mundi. 13:37, 23 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
G'day, there can be, but it's not a major thing. I'd certainty avoid concurrent GA and ACR noms. Given that there aren't any comments on the peer review, you could just close it yourself if you want to just focus on the A-class review. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 09:16, 24 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Philip Cohen

Too bad to see you supporting forgery!--178.221.129.26 (talk) 19:58, 25 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

As I said, edit warring is not acceptable. Establish consensus for your edit on the talk page. If there is no consensus for it, you are required to desist. AustralianRupert (talk) 23:10, 25 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Inserting forgery in a quoted text is a blatant violation of the Wikipedia policy. You are manipulating and misinterpreting the idea of consensus.--178.221.129.26 (talk) 02:46, 26 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Make your case on the talk page. Continuing to make personal attacks like this is not constructive. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 04:00, 26 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The case is made already on the talkpage before you intervened. This is a friendly warning not a personal attack.--178.221.129.26 (talk) 08:03, 26 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

March Madness 2017

G'day all, please be advised that throughout March 2017 the Military history Wikiproject is running its March Madness drive. This is a backlog drive that is focused on several key areas:

  • tagging and assessing articles that fall within the project's scope
  • updating the project's currently listed A-class articles to ensure their ongoing compliance with the listed criteria
  • creating articles that are listed as "requested" on the project's various task force pages or other lists of missing articles.

As with past Milhist drives, there are points awarded for working on articles in the targeted areas, with barnstars being awarded at the end for different levels of achievement.

The drive is open to all Wikipedians, not just members of the Military history project, although only work on articles that fall (broadly) within the military history scope will be considered eligible. More information can be found here for those that are interested, and members can sign up as participants at that page also.

The drive starts at 00:01 UTC on 1 March and runs until 23:59 UTC on 31 March 2017, so please sign up now.

For the Milhist co-ordinators. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) & MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:24, 26 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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