Geoff Somers

British polar explorer · Historical Figures · Lived 1950 to 2026 · aged 76

Geoffrey Usher Somers was a British explorer, particularly of the polar regions. He was the first Briton to cross Antarctica on foot, and has an Antarctic peak named in his honour, Somers Nunatak.

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Polar Medal

Member of the Order of the British Empire

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In 1992 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to outdoor education and polar exploration, and in 1996 the Polar Medal for his contributions to polar exploration.

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