# McIlroy — South! character guide

> McIlroy in South! by Ernest Shackleton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Drs . McIlroy

**First appearance:** 0003-i-into-the-weddell-sea

## Who they are

Ship's surgeon who performed emergency medical procedures.

## In the story

### [Winter Months](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/iii-winter-months)

In charge of a dog team and served as a surgeon for sick dogs.

### [IV: Loss of the Endurance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/iv-loss-of-the-endurance)

Joins the dog team expedition to the Stained Berg.

### [The March Between](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/vi-the-march-between)

Goes out with Wild to kill seals, facing danger from killer whales.

### [XVIII: The Final Phase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/xviii-the-final-phase)

Served in France and Italy, badly wounded at Ypres.

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