Jameson Adams
British Antarctic explorer (1880–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Jameson Boyd Adams KCVO CBE DSO RD (6 March 1880 – 30 April 1962) was a British Antarctic explorer and Royal Naval Reserve officer. He participated in the Nimrod expedition, the first expedition led by Ernest Shackleton in an unsuccessful attempt to reach the South Pole.
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Born | Jameson Boyd Adams (1880-03-06)6 March 1880 Rippingale, Lincolnshire, England |
Died | 30 April 1962(1962-04-30) (aged 82) Westminster, London, England |
Burial place | Golders Green Crematorium |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Service years | 1895–1918; 1939–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
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