Sir Ernest Shackleton Leaves on his Antarctic Expedition

On Wednesday morning his Majesty sent for Sir Ernest Shakleton MVO commander of the British Antarctic Expedition and the son of Dr Shakleton of Sydenham and bode him farewell and God speed. The King presented him with a Union Jack, which is to be handed back to his Majesty on the return of the expedition.


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