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 rare Scot denied his true value"
"Mr McNish may have had his differences with Shackleton which led to his not being awarded the Polar Medal. However, in the case of Mrs Chippy the award of a posthumous Gold Polar Medal should be the very least the Nation could do for a cat that sacrificed"
"frien of great great nephew of chippy mc ninsh should get a medal"
"Henry McNish a true Scot who stood up to Shackleton to say what he freely wanted to say, and for THIS he was banned from getting that medal?? That is truly absurd! I thought freedom of speech was there then too, was it not...in that knowledge i think he s"
"Whilst I have misgivings with some retrospective awards, in this case an injustice was done to a man - who may have questioned authority - but who played an invaluable part in one of the most extraordinary episodes in the nation's history of exploration."
"Recognition has been denied to a common man"
"Long overdew. His good outweighed the bad."
"My great uncle, if anyone deserves the Polar Medal then its Chippy!"
"Ex Merchant Navy"
"I have no connection with family or friends but is obvious that the actions of this man saved many lives and he should be posthumously awarded the Polar Medal"
"This injustice needs to be corrected"
"Recognition long overdue"
"His accomplishments were extraordinary. His courage undeniable."
"How disturbing he died alone like that after what he had done."
"Hi i am harry's great great grandson from largs,it is very important he gets this medal he truly deserves."
"After reviewing the accounts of the Antarctic expedition of 1914, it is unjust that a man as brave and skillful as Chippy McNish should have been denied the honor of the Polar Medal. According to documentation, the utilization of his masterful skills to e"
"long overdue cannot believe shacklton was so mean spirited to the one man who in many respects enabled him to complete their epic sea journey."
"Have been trying for two years for recognition. File available for inspection."
"It is high time this great man's achievements were recognised"
