Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Haane Manahi

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OriginalHaane Te Rauawa Manahi, DCM (28 September 1913 – 29 March 1986) was a New Zealand Māori soldier during the Second World War whose gallantry during the Tunisian campaign resulted in a recommendation that he be awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). The subsequent award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) disappointed his fellow soldiers who, after his death, advocated greater recognition of his valour. This eventually resulted in a special award in 2007 of an altar cloth for use in a local church, ceremonial sword and a personal letter from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his gallantry.
Reason
A fantastic photograph from World War II of a valiant Maori soldier, and the lead image in a featured article. I do like improving the images in featured articles where possible.
Articles in which this image appears
Haane Manahi
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Military
Creator
George Robert Bull, restored by Adam Cuerden
Aye, a good guide for this kind of thing is to see if they cross boundaries. The lines behind him (even in the unrestored original) stop instantly when they reach him, which is evidence against them being artefacts. There is a shadow on the ear that does slightly line up, but it's different in appearance. (and, frankly, coincidental lines are ridiculously common in photos). Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 7.8% of all FPs 00:04, 26 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Haane Manahi.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 10:51, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]