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A fact from Adrian Becher appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 12 August 2022 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that during the First World War, Adrian Becher received his second Military Cross for leading the defence of a position for five days, despite having been buried by a shell explosion on the first day?

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The result was: promoted by Styyx (talk) 20:41, 3 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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... that during the First World War, Adrian Becher received his second Military Cross for leading the defence of a position for five days, despite having been buried by a shell explosion on the first day? Source: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. For five days he held a most difficult position with his company under continuous; and heavy fire. Though buried by a shell on the first day, he remained at duty, moving up and down the line, encouraging his men, under heavy fire. As a result of his efforts the line was strongly consolidated and a continuous trench was dug. Throughout the operations he set a magnificent, example to all ranks" from: "No. 30389". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 November 1917. p. 11950.
- ALT1: ... that British Army officer Adrian Becher was awarded two Military Crosses in three months in 1917? Source: First MC awarded 16 August: "No. 30234". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 August 1917. p. 8359. Second MC awarded 19 November: "No. 30389". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 November 1917. p. 11950.. A couple days over 3 months, but close enough I think
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5x expanded by Dumelow (talk) and AssociateAffiliate (talk). Nominated by Dumelow (talk) at 09:59, 28 July 2022 (UTC).[reply]

Article has been expanded 5x within the last week, and is plenty long enough.
It is well and neutrally written throughout.
In-line citations to sources are provided.
It is free of any copyvio that I can detect.
Most of the information about his military career is supported by the London Gazette sources; the stuff about his cricket career is paywalled, but I'm happy to AGF on that.
The hooks are both interesting, and properly formatted; I personally prefer Alt0.
QPQ is done.
Girth Summit _(blether) 14:45, 28 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Added a comma to ALT0 (which I'm about to promote), which makes it exactly 200 characters. ~Styyx^Talk? 20:41, 3 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]