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DAB pages with only one entry

Hi. I see that you are creating multiple disambiguation pages such as Eleventh Fleet (disambiguation) with only one entry. Per MOS:DAB, disambiguation pages with only one entry/blue link shouldn't be created. Are there more entries to these pages that you just haven't added? Bennv3771 (talk) 10:01, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

If these were created in error and there are no other entries to these dab pages, they can be nominated for speedy deletion via WP:CSD G6. Bennv3771 (talk) 10:03, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

@Bennv3771: Hi. 10, 11, and 12 are the ones that currently only have one entry, but I'm working on finding additional info for them. I was trying to keep all 12 consistent, and they have additional links that might be useful for navigation purposes (under See Also) (not my doing – just assuming they were worthwhile to the creators). I'll re-evaluate when done. —[AlanM1(talk)]— 10:12, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

I had a look around for possible entries ... you could add 11th Air Fleet (Imperial Japanese Navy) as an entry to Eleventh Fleet (disambiguation), and maybe other similar entries from List of Air Fleets of the Imperial Japanese Navy to the other numbered dab pages. Bennv3771 (talk) 10:15, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

Thanks! —[AlanM1(talk)]— 10:21, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

Alkane

You made a series of edits to this article yesterday, and there was one where I was unclear what your intention was. If you look at citation 20, the new DOI# https://doi.org/10.1021/cr00097a001 links to an article whose authors don't match those listed. I was in the process of changing the title info and authors to the new info you supplied and I thought I would let you sort it out. Gene Wilson (talk) 14:15, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

I'll have a look. —[AlanM1(talk)]— 14:25, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

@Gene Wilson: Wow – nice catch. In the process of editing, I apparently accidentally deleted a big chunk of the article, from the middle of one cite to the middle of another. I restored the missing text. Thanks! —[AlanM1(talk)]— 14:38, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

46th Test Wing

Hi Alan M1.

Please take a minute and consider the talk section I just shot in the article as above.

Nice to meet you, have fun. --Filippof (talk) 21:27, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

@Filippof: Sorry, but I'm confused. It appears that my only change to that article was on July 11, fixing a typo (an → and). I don't seem to have edited your or the article's talk page. I do, however, remember seeing the change you are talking about and even looking up the translation – I just can't see where I talked, or did anything, about it —[AlanM1(talk)]— 21:49, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

You're likely to be right, while I probably misunderstood the reason of your thanking. A specialist of Latin and/or a fan of Air Force is needed... Ad maiora. --Filippof (talk) 13:06, 6 September 2018 (UTC)

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Re: Editing changes on Medal of Honor - see section on the talk page for the article.

Hello AlanM1: Just a quick request --- if you have some time kindly take a look at the Talk:Medal of Honor section of the article Medal of Honor for the Wikiproject Orders and Decorations and Medals (See the Samuel Adler section on the talk page). Apparently a question has arisen as to the quality and/or suitability of references which have been cited to support the inclusion of the composer Samuel Adler (composer) as a recipient of an unusual Medal of Honor for services to Music (as opposed to combat services) as directed by General Dweight D. Eisenhower circa 1953 in post World War II Germany. Perhaps as an experienced Editor you might be able to share your expertise in order to determine whether the references which have been cited are suitable. Many thanks in advance for your kind assistance and best wishes for your continued success on Wikipedia in the fututre. Repsectfully 104.207.219.150 (talk) 15:27, 18 September 2018 (UTC)PS

@104.207.219.150: I did a little better – I asked the man himself He's apparently been trying to correct the unfortunate mistake, which may have originated here as an uncited claim. He received "a special Citation of Excellence from the Army for forming the 7th Army Symphony Orchestra and its success in Europe between 1952 and 1961", not the Medal of Honor. He wrote about it in his autobio:

Adler, Samuel; ed. by Thym, Jürgen (2017). Building bridges with music : stories from a composer's life (illustrated ed.). Pendragon Press. ISBN 9781576473030. {{cite book}}: |last2= has generic name (help)

I'll update things as needed. —[AlanM1(talk)]— 22:44, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

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