Paul Allman Siple
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Sign dedicated to Paul Allman Siple who was an American Antarctic explorer and geographer.
Waymark Code: WMHFG9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2013
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"One of the world's foremost authorities on Antarctica, he was honored internationally for his work as scientist, explorer, inventor, geographer, diplomat, and author. An Eagle Scout and NIAGARA Sea Scout from Erie, Siple was selected from all US Boy Scouts to accompany R.E. Byrd on his 1928-30 Antarctic Expedition. In 1957, he led the first team ever to winter at the South Pole. Siple designed all-climate army gear and devised the "Wind Chill Index.""
Marker Name: Paul Allman Siple
County: Erie
Date Dedicated: 10/14/2007
Marker Type: Plaque
Location: At front entrance of Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E Front St., Erie
Category: Exploration, Invention, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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