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 »
"The omission should be re-examined and, if appropriate, rectified."
"The expedition would have failed without him. It was only petty mindednes that denied him a medal in his lifetime."
"Good idea! He deserved it."
"THIS HAS BEEN TRIED BEFORE. HOPE YOU ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL."
"Shackleton's amazing adventure and everyone's survival could only have been possible with everyone's commitment and dedication. It is an injustice that McNish was denied this honor. It would have meant more to have the medal in McNish's lifetime, but we s"
"In 1966, I read "Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage." I distinctly recall thinking at the time that, had it not been for McNish and his skills, Shackleton wouldn't have had the means to make it to South Georgia, on his way to saving the party left "
"Why hasn't Chippy been recognised? A great hero."
"Give this man the respect he deserves"
"While undermined at a critical time the exact story is not recorded properly. However Mc Nish's contribution is, and I think he should get the medal"
"he deserves it"
"Let us put right a long standing injustice."
"About time too!"
"Please award the Polar Medal to Chips as well as Mrs. Chippy because of their honorable performance of all tasks well beyond the call of duty under extreme conditions and the tyranny of Shackleton."
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