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The result was: promoted by RoySmith (talk) 17:02, 21 October 2022 (UTC)
... that American illustrator Alfred Skrenda "was particularly adept at billowing skirts and heroic gazes"? Source: "was particularly adept at billowing skirts and heroic gazes", and his designs with their "melodrama and theatrically overwrought posing, have a richly appealing period charm" The Illustrated Dust Jacket 1920-1970 by Martin Salisbury
ALT1: ... that American illustrator Alfred Skrenda served in both World Wars, as a Painter Third Class in the US Navy, then as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army? Source: "On April 23, 1917, during The Great War, Alfred Skrenda joined the Navy and served as a Seaman First Class on the U.S.S. Harvard. In 1918 he was transferred to the U.S.S. Texas. He was honorably discharged on November 11, 1918 at the rank of Painter Third Class. ... On August 20, 1942, during World War II, Alfred Skrenda enlisted again for military service, but instead of the Navy he joined the Army. ... On June 14, 1946 Alfred Skrenda was honorably discharged from the Army at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Alfred Skrenda
Overall: Article is new enough, long enoough, well sourced, neutral and plagiarims free (earwig 18%). QPQ is done. Fun to read. Lajmmoore (talk) 19:31, 17 October 2022 (UTC)
Article is new enough, long enoough, well sourced, neutral and plagiarims free (earwig 18%). QPQ is done. Fun to read. Lajmmoore (talk) 19:31, 17 October 2022 (UTC)