Orde-Lees' Journal, October 10, 1915
"I was out sledging with Tom Crean today. ...
Tom Crean is a fine character one of the most reliable men on the expedition. As his name suggests he is an Irishman & a giant at that. He started as an ordinary sailor in the navy & was in Scott's expedition on H.M.S. Discovery & again in his last expedition when, by walking thirty miles alone to fetch help, & thereby save the life of Commander Evans dangerously ill with scurvy, he gained the Albert medal for conspicuous bravery. His staunch loyalty to the expedition is worth a lot.
I got into rather serious trouble today for crossing the frozen "lead" just ahead of the ship. It was quite safe but Sir Ernest considered that it was not so & he has more experience than I have, I suppose he is right as usual & I was wrong!"
Ed. note: The photo is of Frank Worsley, Shackleton and Tom Crean in Chile after they had made the crossing of South Georgia and recovered from the effects.
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