Murray A. Wiener

Murray A. Wiener

Murray A. Weiner (1909 - xxxx) was a Polar Explorer and photographer.

Contents

Early years

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

Polar Exploration

Murray served as photographer for the MacGregor Arctic Expedition (1937–1938).[1]

Murray was auroral observer at West Base for the United States Antarctic Service Expedition (1939–1941).
International Geophysical Year) (1957–1958).

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

Milatery Service

Murray was a US Army Captain and observer with air sea rescue on Mount Olympia during World War II. In 1956, Murray was a Major in the US Air Force. It is also a U.S milatary service.

References

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