James Wordie

Scottish polar explorer (1889-1962) · United Kingdom · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 72

Sir James Mann Wordie CBE FRS FRSGS LLD was a Scottish polar explorer and geologist. Friends knew him as Jock Wordie.

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Media & music

Charles P. Daly Medal1952

Founder’s Medal1933

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Knight Bachelor

Polar Medal

Order of St. Olav

Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Scottish Geographical Medal

W. S. Bruce Medal

Country

United Kingdom