Chippy McNish Polar Medal Campaign

"It seems petty to deny an intrepid man like 'Chippy' McNish the Polar Medal because he questioned Sir Ernest's authority. Many members of our Commonwealth's Armed Forces have received high honours for doing just that. 'Chippy' deserves this honour."

"Chippy should be acknowledged for his deeds"

"Was Scientific Leader, Cape Hallett 1958"

"Served at McMurdo 94-95 and 96-97."

"this guy deserves a medal, he was indespensible, and it was his carpentry of the James Caird that made it seaworthy for that long a haul."

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"From reading Shackleton's own account in his book "South" it is clear that the rescue voyage to South Georgia would not have been successful without "chippy"."

"I am from France"

"Chippy is a Hero, without question. We need to collectively ensure that such people are honoured, in life and in death."

"Perhaps he questioned authority, however under these conditions, who wouldn't. Without this man, the 800 mile journey would have never been made. I believe this constitutes the long deserved medal. Sincerley, William Hotton"

"All brave Scots deserve due credit."

"Harry Neish was my great grandfather. I have been brought up on stories of his life and the way he saved the expedition. My mother , his granddaughter is still alive and I think is the closest surviving relative. It would give her immense satisfaction to "

"Having read the books and seen the "James Caird" in Wellington, New Zealand, Chippy has certainly had an injustice."

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