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 »
"I strongly agree that the medal should be awarded for services to Antarctic exploration."
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"The denial of his right to the Polar Medal was a grave injustice."
"None of them would have survived without Chippy's skills. He deserved the medal as much as anyone."
"Shackleton appears to be arrogant and vindictive"
"He was a brave man. Essential to the survival of all on the "James Caird"."
"He and his cat deserve the medal ."
"The story of Shackleton's expedition is a facinating one. I live in Wellington New Zealand where Henry McNish is buried. I will shortly be taking a city tour which will visit McNish's grave site."
"100\% pour. merci M. Mc Nish"
"he was my grandfathers brother and i am proud of him"
"I have read many books on the Endurance Epic and it always sounded to me that the small boat journey would have failed if not for Chippy's fine workmanship."
"He deserved it. He did his best to save them all"
"Despite his questioning of authority during the Shackleton expedition I am of the opinion that were it not for the skills of McNeish in preparing the James Caird for the perilous journey ahead, then none of those in the expedition,including Shackleton him"
"do the right thing"
"Go on since it's Christmas"
