Template:Did you know nominations/Alfred Zech

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The result was: promoted by PhilrocMy contribs 15:40, 3 June 2018 (UTC)

Alfred Zech[edit]

Alfred Zech pictured in 1945
Alfred Zech pictured in 1945

Created by Chetsford (talk). Self-nominated at 06:03, 30 May 2018 (UTC).

  • An exciting article. New enough, long enough, neutrally written, well referenced, no close paraphrasing seen. QPQ done. May I suggest a more interesting hook below. I ask for another review to close this DYK. CrossTempleJay 11:24, 30 May 2018 (UTC)

::* ALT1 ... that 12 year old Alfred Zech (pictured) received an Iron Cross for commandeered his father's farm cart to rescue 12 wounded German soldiers?

Thank you very much for the review! I have a little bit of trepidation in providing details about his exploits; while they were undoubtedly brave, presenting them without greater context than is possible in a DYK might be seen as celebratory which might be perceived as gauche considering he was a child soldier. Chetsford (talk) 17:56, 30 May 2018 (UTC)
@Chetsford: I perfectly understand. So I am striking out ALT1 and giving the tick to the original ALT.
New enough, long enough, neutrally written, well referenced, no close paraphrasing seen. QPQ done.CrossTempleJay 12:01, 31 May 2018 (UTC)