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was cartographer of the expedition. He was later honored by the
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378:John Close
245:References
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84:Frank Wild
453:Eric Webb
354:Personnel
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558:officers
368:Bob Bage
304:25 April
217:See also
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556:Aurora
269:2 June
106:Aurora
71:Aurora
48:Aurora
714:Other
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271:2008
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