Talk:Michael Pratt (GC)

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Most recent?[edit]

Philip, can you clarify

He is a recipient of the George Cross, and of all living recipients, his award is the most recent such to a civilian. The most recent award, and the most recent award to a living recipient, was to Trooper Christopher Finney in 2003.

Who is the most recent recipient?
Who is the most recent civilian recipient?
Among those recipients who are civilians, who received the award last?
Among those recipients who are still alive, who received the award last?

Also, can you perhaps supply when Pratt received the award? Thanks! -- Perfecto

(1) Christopher Finney; (2) Stewart Graeme Guthrie; (3) Guthrie (isn't this the same question?); (4) Finney. Pratt's award was gazetted on 4 July 1978. -- Necrothesp 11:19, 24 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Then the sentence really should only read

He is a recipient of the George Cross in 4 July 1978.

-- Perfecto 20:26, 24 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

No, it was perfectly accurate (although poorly worded). Guthrie's award was posthumous and Finney was (and is) not a civilian. -- Necrothesp 13:20, 25 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Are constables civilians (in Australia)? FYI, sentences cannot be accurate and poorly worded at the same time. :) -- Perfecto

18:59, 25 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Civilian, as in non-military. Are Australian police officers military police? No. Therefore, they are civilians. Yes, a sentence can be accurate (i.e. factually correct) and badly worded at the same time. -- Necrothesp 20:13, 25 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

--PhilipIsPDR 16:48, 7 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm coming a little late to this (apologies) - but for what it's worth, hmph, I thought the sentence was clear enough. ;) Nonetheless, (not that it matters) I entirely approve of the alteration and the sentence as it stands now.

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