Talk:John Hunter Littler

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Did you know... that British general John Hunter Littler (depicted) had two horses shot from under him during the 29 December 1843 Battle of Maharajpore?

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Did you know nomination

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The result was: promoted by Amkgp (talk) 14:23, 22 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Littler as a lieutenant-general

... that British general John Hunter Littler had two horses shot from under him during the 29 December 1843 Battle of Maharajpore? "He commanded a division of Sir Hugh Gough's army at the defeat of the Gwalior army at Maharajpur on 29 December 1843, where he was slightly wounded and had two horses killed under him." from: "Littler, Sir John Hunter". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/16779. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ALT1:... that future British general John Hunter Littler was captured by the French in 1800 when they seized the Kent and had to complete his journey to India by pinnace? "He went out to India in the Indiaman Kent, which was captured by a French privateer in the Bay of Bengal. The passengers were set adrift in a pinnace, but arrived safely at their destination." from the same source

Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/SS Jarvis Lord
Comment: ALT0 would be suitable as a special occasion hook for 29 December

Moved to mainspace by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 13:17, 22 December 2020 (UTC).[reply]

article is new enough, long enough, well written, neutral, well referenced. Hooks are both verified in the given source as per the quotes provided and are interesting. QPQ is done and there is no indication of copyvio here or in the article. The image is good, nice quality and colors and suitably licensed, pretty confident that PD-art is sufficient here. Nice work, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 14:11, 22 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]