Chippy McNish Polar Medal Campaign

"C'mon eh Chippy!"

"One for the little guy vs authority."

"This award is long overdue - an appropriate recognition of McNish's vital contribution to the survival of Shackleton's expedition."

"Go on give the man the medal he deserves!"

"it is an outrage and the current McNish's are hurt by the lack of recognition."

"I am a 4th Cousin of Frank Worsley, (mothers side).I have read all the books on the ill fated expedition. Clearly without the extensive modifications to the James Caird to ensure her sea worthiness for the epic voyage ahead, then my cousin would not have "

"1. Mr. Harry McNish fully deserved his Polar Medal for his well documented own merits. 2. Chippy McNish already has got another price: the CPHM (Common People Honour Medal) that I think he would appreciate even more than UK Polar Medal itself"

"It is unbelievable that Chippy was denied this medal - he was 57 years old when he made the two open boat journeys, and though he was obviously a big pain in the ass, he worked hard and was largely responsible for their survival. He desrerves this - he wo"

"It is a bitterly cold irony that Macneish after surviving the phenomenal physical obstacles encountered by the Endurance crew, was thrwarted in having his achievements recognized by the frost of petty emotions. This wrong should be righted before the 100t"

"Having read the book and admired the efforts of all involved on the Shakelton led expedition which ended in Climbing the mountains of Sth Georgia I was absolutely overwhelmed with the courage and enterprise of all the men who took part.I would like to see"

"I totally agree to the petition"

"All best wishes"

"Chippy deserves this medal as much if not more than othere crew members. without chippy there would have been no historic voyage to south georgia."

"This injustice must be put right"