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A fact from Alf Lowe appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 31 July 2022 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that Royal Navy boy seaman Alf Lowe was awarded the Albert Medal for Lifesaving for his actions during a 1948 sinking that killed 29 men?

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The result was: promoted by Z1720 (talk) 19:15, 28 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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... that Royal Navy boy seaman Alf Lowe was awarded the Albert Medal for Lifesaving for his actions during a 1948 sinking that killed 29 men? Source: " HMS Illustrious was involved in The Portland Disaster which resulted in Alf’s award of the Albert Medal (later exchanged for the George Cross.) ... His action in endangering his own life in this accident in which 29 men lost their lives was in accordance with the highest traditions of the Royal Navy" from: "Alf Lowe GC". The VC and GC Association. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Robert M. Blizzard

Moved to mainspace by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 09:17, 13 July 2022 (UTC).[reply]

Reviewing. New enough, long enough, reads well. Hook interesting, in article and followed by citation to a reference containing hook fact. QPQ provided. My copyvio isn't working, but as soon as it is, will tick this. Whispyhistory (talk) 14:53, 13 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]
... no copyvio issues. Whispyhistory (talk) 03:11, 14 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

New Zealand?

Hi Dumelow, what makes Lowe a "New Zealand recipient of the George Cross"? Given that the award-worthy activities took place 15 years before he moved to New Zealand? Gog the Mild (talk) 10:16, 10 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Think I was trying to cram too much into the opening sentence, I've dropped it and added a bit about his current residence at the end - Dumelow (talk) 10:22, 10 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]