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To:
United Kingdom Polar Medal Assessment Committee
Henry "Chippy" McNish sailed with Shackleton
in the ship Endurance on the 1914 Imperial Trans–Antarctic
Expedition. He was an invaluable member of the party,
fitting out the boat "James Caird" which set
out on an 800 mile journey to get help for the stranded
party. The Endurance story is one of the greatest survival
stories of all time, yet McNish was denied the Polar Medal
by Shackleton for apparently questioning his authority.
His story can be read at various locations on the web.
In his home town of Port Glasgow, Scotland, it is felt
that he thoroughly deserves this honour and so this petition
is asking for the Polar Medal to be finally awarded to
this brave and independent-minded Scot
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
You can sign the petition by going to this link: -
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