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The quote given in the article doesn't seem to be verbatim from the recommendation, which is available (along with that for several of his other decorations) from The National Archives - see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/search-results.asp?searchtype=browserefine&query=first_name%3dstanley%7clast_name%3dhill&catid=22&pagenumber=1&querytype=1&mediaarray=* Skinny, drop me a note on my talkpage if you want a look at these. David Underdown ( talk) 13:21, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
I thought I'd mention that there seems to be a shift in the focus of the article in the middle where it seems to ramble off into a description of what the various units he commanded achieved rather than what Hill did. -- 217.206.99.134 ( talk) 16:08, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
I've just added a new section for the above - I think if anyone deserves one, he does!
I can't see any mention anywhere online about Brigadier Hill being awarded the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, but it can be seen on his medal rack pictured here:
Not sure how to handle sourcing of that item, help please! --> alanfdow ( talk) 10:16, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
-- on my to-do list: try and find actual award dates from the Gazette. It's a bit vague as it stands. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alanfdow ( talk • contribs) 10:25, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
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October 14, 2009. The text of the entry was: Did you know ... that during
World War II,
James Hill captured two Italian tanks using only his
revolver but was wounded while attempting to capture a third? |
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The quote given in the article doesn't seem to be verbatim from the recommendation, which is available (along with that for several of his other decorations) from The National Archives - see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/search-results.asp?searchtype=browserefine&query=first_name%3dstanley%7clast_name%3dhill&catid=22&pagenumber=1&querytype=1&mediaarray=* Skinny, drop me a note on my talkpage if you want a look at these. David Underdown ( talk) 13:21, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
I thought I'd mention that there seems to be a shift in the focus of the article in the middle where it seems to ramble off into a description of what the various units he commanded achieved rather than what Hill did. -- 217.206.99.134 ( talk) 16:08, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
I've just added a new section for the above - I think if anyone deserves one, he does!
I can't see any mention anywhere online about Brigadier Hill being awarded the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, but it can be seen on his medal rack pictured here:
Not sure how to handle sourcing of that item, help please! --> alanfdow ( talk) 10:16, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
-- on my to-do list: try and find actual award dates from the Gazette. It's a bit vague as it stands. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alanfdow ( talk • contribs) 10:25, 14 April 2024 (UTC)