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Fails
WP:SOLDIER,
WP:GNG and
WP:BIO. He got a short article in The Telegraph[1] and a bit in The Guardian[2] but that's about it except for passing mentions.
Clarityfiend (
talk) 05:23, 2 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Keep much of the coverage is hard to find, but it exists.
Antrocent (
♫♬) 06:02, 2 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Comment - is it possible he qualifies as a soldier? Fewer than 100 have received the
Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) since WWII. The rarity of that kind of honor increases notability. He has a very common name, making it a bit tricky to find sources.
—МандичкаYO 😜 08:03, 2 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Keep. Ward does not qualify by his rank or decorations. However, he did become a well-known figure during and after the Falklands War and has plenty of coverage. --
Necrothesp (
talk) 14:42, 2 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Keep. Ward is an important figure in the Falklands War, which itself is an important part of British military history. His role as a commander and leader was critical to the British success and he is essentially the only fighter pilot from that war who is well known.
Expatscot—Preceding
undated comment added 00:53, 3 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Keep. Clearly a notable figure both during and after the war, per the above. — Cheers,
Steelpillow (
Talk) 11:56, 3 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Keep His book and participation in events bring him over the line.
Hawkeye7 (
talk) 11:57, 3 December 2015 (UTC)reply
Keep Clearly passes gng, the DSC plus his role in the Falklands are plenty.
Jacona (
talk) 14:04, 3 December 2015 (UTC)reply
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