Template:Did you know nominations/James C. Marshall

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The result was: promoted by Montanabw(talk) 05:34, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

James C. Marshall edit

5x expanded by Hawkeye7 (talk), Hugo999 (talk). Nominated by Hawkeye7 (talk) at 21:07, 26 January 2015 (UTC).

  • This part of the intro needs to be sourced: and was the first District Engineer if the Manhattan District (MED), from 13 August 1942 to 13 August 1943. Volcanoguy 01:29, 29 January 2015 (UTC)
    No, it doesn't. Sources are not required in thge lead, because it is just a summary of the article. The fact appears in the article, and is covered by footnote 19 at the end of Since the Manhattan District had been officially created on 13 August 1942, Marshall chose to formally leave on 13 August 1943, so that he had held the job for exactly one year.. Hawkeye7 (talk) 01:53, 29 January 2015 (UTC)
Just reread it; good to go. Volcanoguy 02:18, 29 January 2015 (UTC)