Polar Medal
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The Polar Medal is a medal awarded by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom to individuals who have outstanding achievements in the field of polar research, and particularly for those who have worked ov
Reverse of the medal
Frank Wild
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John Robert Francis Wild was an English sailor and explorer. He participated in five expeditions to Antarctica during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal
Frank Wild (left side) beside Shackleton
Frank Wild's gravestone in Grytviken Cemetery