Chippy McNish Polar Medal Campaign

"In recognition of the invaluable services to saving the lives of the entire party."

"I am the great great grandaughter of chippy McNish"

"McNish obviously had the 'true grit' required of Shackleton, he saved mens lives thru his skills & determination & finally, his loyalty to the expedition.Medal now!"

"About time this happened"

"Without 'Chippy', no one would have made it home. Shackelton could have cost the lives of the men by not allowing them to keep daily fresh stock of seal while walking on the ice! They could have fed the cat and dogs with fresh meat as well as themselves! "

"Without doubt deserves a Polar Medal in recognition of his contribution to the survival of the whole party"

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"I like the sound of Mr McNish. From what I've seen and read, I'd suggest more people should have questioned his authority."

"In my opinion Shackleton's decision not to recommend McNish for the Polar Medal was pure vindictiveness, as McNish's vital contribution to the survival of Shackleton's men speaks for itself. Without him, they could never have got home alive. Please ensure"

"The voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia required both courage and sturdy boat without these two the crew would have been lost."

"No doubt McNish did more than his fair share of work which contributed to the survival of everyone during the endurance expidition. It's not fair that the thoughts of one person (Shackleton as great as he is) have stopped him receiving the medal deserves."

"But then again, none of the members of the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition were given Polar Medals either."

"Coming from a military family, one that fully understands the chain of command, I understand Shackleton's irritation at McNish questioning his authority on the ice. However that does not detract from the fact that without McNish's help it is highly unlike"