Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Turner (soldier)
- The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Wikipedia talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.
The result was: promoted by SL93 talk 23:13, 19 August 2024 (UTC)
| DYK toolbox |
|---|
Robert Turner (soldier)
Robert Turner at his post in Fort Belvedere
- ... that Robert Turner (pictured) remained in post for around 30 years after being described as "the oldest soldier in the Royal Artillery"?
- Source: "Master Gunner Robert Turner, Windsor, Berkshire, 1880 (c) Photograph, 1880 (c). ... At the date of this photograph he was said to have been the oldest soldier serving in the Royal Artillery." from: "Master Gunner Robert Turner, Fort Belvedere, Windsor Park, 1880 (c)". National Army Museum, London. Retrieved 19 July 2024. and "on monday last week there passed away at Fort Belvedere, Windsor Park, the oldest soldier wearing the uniform of the British Army" from: "Death of Acting Master-Gunner Turner". Windsor and Eton Express. 2 July 1910. p. 8.
- ALT1: ... that Robert Turner (pictured) was visited at Fort Belvedere by Queen Victoria and Edward VII? Source: "he was appoitne din charge there as a servant ofQueen Victoria. Her Majest often called at the Fort in her summer drives ... and she always made kindly enquiries of the old and faithful soldier. After ascending the thone the late King also several time visited the spot and graciously entered into conversation with its custodian regarding his health" from: "Death of Acting Master-Gunner Turner". Windsor and Eton Express. 2 July 1910. p. 8.
- ALT2: ... that when the cannons used for royal salutes at Fort Belvedere wore out elderly gunner Robert Turner (pictured) continued to mock fire them every noon on royal birthdays? Source: "the guns which were of an old type and mostly captured from enemies became dangerous from exposure and disuse. The practice was then discontinue much to the regret of the younger generation of this district who, cnsidered it an unfailing source of attraction to go up to Fort Belvedere at noon on the queen's and other royal birthdays to witness the unusual spectacle of mimic warfare. Then the veteran soldiers ... passed from piece to piece in the performance of his duty" from: "Death of Acting Master-Gunner Turner". Windsor and Eton Express. 2 July 1910. p. 8.
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Alison McGregor
Moved to mainspace by Dumelow (talk).
Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 860 past nominations.
Dumelow (talk) 21:58, 19 July 2024 (UTC).
| General: Article is new enough and long enough |
|---|
| Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems |
|---|
|
| Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation |
|---|
|
Image eligibility:
- Freely licensed:
- Used in article:
- Clear at 100px:
- n
| QPQ: Done. |
Overall: 
Picture is a little fuzzy at main-page size, so wouldn't recommend using it. Otherwise, all good; ALT0 is the best hook IMO. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 14:21, 24 July 2024 (UTC)