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 »
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"without his work on the James Caird all Shackleton's men would have perished"
"not a day too soon"
"He made enough sacrifices give him the medal"
"I've read many stories about this great adventure, without "Chippy's" skill I do not believe anyone would have survived. He should be judged by his deeds not his attitude or beliefs."
"manifest miscarriage of justice"
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"I strongly feel Chippy McNish should recieve his rightful honour, denied him if a fit of spite by Shackleton"
"Undoubtedly he deserves the medal"
"Awarded 3 U.S. Antarctic Service Medals"
"Lets get Chippy what he deserves!"
"Why deny recognition of an outstading lifesaving achievement of a carpenter, for the sake of the rare pettiness of a heroic antartic explorer.Neither could have achieved anything without the other."
"Being of Maori descendent , it is of our belief that even after death it is never to late to be bestowed with an honour that Henry McNish is so obviously deserving of. Good Luck Captain!!!"
"I am writing in regards to the Harry McNish, it is time to honor this man for his efforts on the Endurance expedition, with out him they most certainly would not have survived. When I read the story Endurance I was mesmerized by the efforts that all men p"
"For a remarkably resourceful man"
