About
Leader of the eponymous polar expedition that got trapped in the wilderness for over three years.
Before Fame
He had no scientific or exploring experience for the expedition, but his military background and strong leadership was enough.
Trivia
He was expecting supplies for his expedition to come in by ship, but that never happened, and he was forced to keep alive a group through harsh conditions on almost nothing.
Family Life
He grew up up in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the descendant of a long line of New England settlers.
Associated With
He was a friend and supporter of aviation pioneer Billy Mitchell.
