Talk:Bill Madden (soldier)/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk · contribs) 12:40, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

Nice to see you at GAN! I'll take a look at this shortly. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 12:40, 20 November 2023 (UTC)
 * A quick note to say that I haven't forgotten this! Intending to review on about 8 December when next off work. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 23:56, 5 December 2023 (UTC)

Prelim

 * No duplicated links
 * Article is stable
 * File:Horace Madden.jpg needs US PD
 * Australian Crown copyright applies and expires worldwide, there is no need for US PD licence. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 21:28, 20 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Earwig reports copyvio unlikely

Lede and infobox

 * "who was a posthumously awarded"
 * "Madden served in the World War II New Guinea and Bougainville campaigns in the latter stages of that war" > "Madden served in the New Guinea and Bougainville campaigns in the latter stages of World War II"
 * Infobox differs with main text on name of place of death
 * I realise his rank is noted in the Gazette quote, but otherwise it would be useful to note it earlier on
 * All done. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 00:53, 9 December 2023 (UTC)

Early life

 * Is "Militia" the full name for this organisation? Reads a little awkward to me, capitalised alone
 * Yes it was. What is now the Army Reserve has had a number of different names over the years, but the name was intended to emphasise the voluntary nature of the service after a period where there was compulsory service.


 * Link service number
 * Done. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 00:58, 9 December 2023 (UTC)

Military career

 * Do we know what he did in the Militia? 114th Australian General Hospital suggests something medical
 * No, but the fact he was a driver in the AIF suggests probably as a driver.


 * New Guinea campaign and Bougainville campaign aren't explicitly mentioned in main text
 * fixed, hopefull not too awkwardly.


 * "On the day Madden joined the battalion" is this 5 November or a later date?
 * Yes, I stuffed up the chronology, fixed now I think.


 * The name of the corps is never mentioned
 * US IX Corps, added.


 * Our Battle of Kapyong article says it ends on 27 April rather than 25 April?
 * Yes, but it ended for Madden on 25 April when he was captured, and 3 RAR were fully withdrawn before midnight on the 25th. The Canadians were then hit by the assault and kept fighting for a couple of days. Clarified.
 * These done I think. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 01:19, 9 December 2023 (UTC)

Capture and death

 * If you're linking captain, then private and sergeant should be too
 * Done.


 * Link enteritis
 * Done.


 * "then-Lieutenant Colonel Peter Scott" this suggests we should know something about Scott, like he was later promoted or went on to do something else? Doesn't seem necessary
 * OK.


 * What was named after Madden? You use other ranks bar in main text and wet canteen in the lede
 * Same thing. Changed to the same words.
 * All done. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 01:23, 9 December 2023 (UTC)