Murray A. Wiener

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Contents 1 Murray A. Weiner (1909 - xxxx) 2 Early Years 3 Polar Exploration 4 Milatery Service 5 References 6 Sources

[edit] Murray A. Weiner (1909 - xxxx)

Murray A. Weiner was a Polar Explorer and photographer.

[edit] Early Years

Murray grew up in Bradley Beach, NJ
He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1935.
He worked for Universal Studios.

[edit] Polar Exploration

Murray served as photographer for the MacGregor Arctic Expedition (1937-1938).

Murray was auroral observer at West Base for the United States Antarctic Service Expedition (1939-1941).

Murray accompanied Admiral Byrd on three additional Antarctic Expeditions: Operation Highjump (1946-1947); Operation Deep Freeze I (1955-1956) and Operation Deep Freeze II (The International Geophysical Year) (1957 - 1958).

Murray served on Byrd’s personal staff and became the United States leading expert on polar survival.

[edit] Milatery Service

Murray was a US Army Captain and observer with air sea rescue on Mount Olympia during World War II.

[edit] References

[edit] Sources

• Inglis, Robert: "A Scout Goes North", 1938
• Sallach, David L.: "NJ Historical Commission Newsletter", February 1977
• Vogel, Hal: "Ice Cap News", Nov-Dec 1977
• Vogel, Hal: "They Brought Their Own Storms", 1977