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 »
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"This medal should be awarded to someone who worked against the odds to save his mates. It would be great if his grand daughter who remembers him could hear of this wrong being righted. Give him the medal."
"Long overdue"
"I participated in USARP 70 (1969-70) and think that McNish should have his medal. He certainly earned it."
"henry was my great grandfather he deserves to be awarded his medal"
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"I am currently completing an assignment on the Endurance expedition and after much research I feel McNish deserves the medal, despite his brief rebellion on the ice."
"A really mean spirited action to deny him his due reward.The other three were shamefully treated as well."
"give em the medal!"
"A valuable member of the expidition who should be treated as such"
"I think he derserves it"
"They all deserved medals"
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"this is long over due"
"He is my Great Great Uncle and he is worthy of that medal "God Bless""
"Henry McNish was right to question Shackleton's authority but he was made to pay for being right. How could so charismatic a man as Shackleton be so petty towards the man whose efforts saved the party's lives?"
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"grand-nephew of McNish"
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"This man should be allowed his just reward for the skillfull way he maintained the boats in most difficult circumstances in the riggors of the Antartic. If it was not for his efforts few would have survived."
"A famous son who should be honoured"
