Chippy McNish Polar Medal Campaign
Henry "Chippy" McNish sailed with Shackleton in the ship Endurance on the 1914 Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition. He was an invaluable member of the party, fitting out the boat "James Caird" which se... continue reading »
"A definite award deserved for any participation in this expedition."
"His contribution to the successful outcome more than outweighs a brief heated episode with Sir Ernest."
"granddaughter of William Bakewell, able seaman aboard the Endurance"
"I think that he deserves the medal, because they would not have survived without his knowledge and good works."
"All members should be acknowledged irrespective of personal differences."
"please correct this injustice"
"Polar Medal for Chippy McNish is long overdue!"
"if not for the skills of mcnish, it,s possible no one would have survived"
"Chippy McNish deserves the award, perhaps more than others."
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"I think that Chippy McNish should have got the polar medal, because with out him Shackleton and his six men crew could have got killed because McNish hadn't modified the boat Shackleton and the other 5 people used to cross the sea, they couldn't have surv"
"Friend of the family"
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"Not before time."
