Man Living in the Arctic; Proceedings of a Conference, Quartermaster Research and Engineering Center, Natick, Massachusetts, 1, 2 December 1960 (1961) / Chapter Skim
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APPENDIX I: Dedication of the Wilkins Arctic Test Chamber
APPENDIX I: Dedication of the Wilkins Arctic Test Chamber
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And he was awarded the Military Cross with Bar for Exceptional Bravery, which is the British equivalent to our Distinguished Service Cross, second only to our Medal of Honor. Following World War I, Sir Hubert began a series of polar flights that won him international acclaim.
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With the advent of World War II, Sir Hubert placed his vast knowledge and experience at the disposal of the United States Army Quartermaster Corps to assist in developing cold-weather clothing and equipment for our own troops and those of our Allies. Few if any Quartermaster developments can be credited to the work of a single individual, for they all represent team effort by the time the item is issued to troops.
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