Talk:Charles B. Gatewood

Edit request from , 27 October 2011

Minor grammatical suggestion - change the paragraph that begins

In May of 1881 he returned to Virginia on sick leave, he developed rheumatism from exposure to the elements in his two years working with the Apache scouts in the harsh Southwest.

to

In May of 1881 he returned to Virginia on sick leave as he had developed rheumatism from exposure to the elements in his two years working with the Apache scouts in the harsh Southwest.

Or break it into two separate sentences: "... sick leave. He had developed ..." 144.51.3.126 (talk) 16:53, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Done by User:Mike Searson. — Bility (talk) 19:25, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

GA Review

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Reviewer: Wustenfuchs (talk · contribs) 18:39, 21 November 2011 (UTC)

Well-written:

(a) the prose is clear and concise, respects copyright laws, and the spelling and grammar are correct  Done

(b) it complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation  Done

Factually accurate and verifiable:

(a) it provides references to all sources of information in the section(s) dedicated to the attribution of these sources according to the guide to layout;  Not done

Some sentences need sources, I'll write them below.

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(c) it contains no original research.  Done

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This sentences (or their parts) need sources:

Early life

• He became a Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1873 where he earned the nickname Scipio Africanus because of his resemblance to the Roman general of the same name. Done

Apache Wars

• He was respected among the Apaches and earned the nickname Nanton Bse-che, meaning "Big-nosed Captain". Done

Victorio's War

• In May of 1881 he returned to Virginia on sick leave because he had developed rheumatism from exposure to the elements in his two years working with the Apache scouts in the harsh Southwest. Done
• He married Georgia McCulloh, the daughter of Thomas G. McCulloh and niece of Richard Sears McCulloh on June 23, 1881 in Cumberland, Maryland. Done
• His sick leave expired in July and having not returned to his post, he was declared AWOL. Done

Geronimo's War

• Crook was an experienced Indian fighter who had long since learned that regular soldiers were almost useless against the Apaches and had based his entire strategy on employing "Indians to fight other Indians". Done
• The Apache, as a mark of respect, nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf". Done
• Gatewood and Crook disagreed on handling of the reservation and treatment of the Apaches. Done
• On August 24 Gatewood approached Geronimo's camp with only 2 soldiers: George Medhurst Wratten, who was fluent in all Apache dialects and one other; 2 interpreters: Tom Horn and Jesús María Yestes; and two Chiricahua scouts: Kayitah, a Chokonen, and Martine, a Nedni, so as not to alarm the Apaches. Done
• Lawton received Geronimo and agreed to allow the Apaches to retain their weapons for defense against nearby Mexican troops. Done
• Smith and Wood wanted to disarm the Apaches because they were prisoners-of-war. Done
• Smith told Gatewood that he wanted a meeting with Geronimo's men, but Gatewood refused because he knew Smith wanted to murder Geronimo, rather than bring him to Miles. Done
• At the conclusion of the surrender, Geronimo turned to Gatewood and said to him, in Apache, "Good. You told the truth". Done
• Despite his success, Miles chastised Gatewood for "disobeying orders" as Gatewood made the final approach to Geronimo with only a party of 6 instead of 25. Done

Death and legacy

• On June 4, 1894, he sought a position as the military advisor of El Paso County, Colorado, to aid in the Cripple Creek miners' strike of 1894 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, but was denied. Done

--Wustenfuchs 19:15, 21 November 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, and again, sorry I did not see this until now. Most of these had the source for the entire paragraph, but I added them to each sentence per your instructions. Thanks again.--Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 15:44, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Ok, that's it then. Promoted to GA status. --Wustenfuchs 16:26, 29 November 2011 (UTC)