The expedition was led by Lt. Adolphus Greely of the Fifth United States Cavalry, with astronomer Edward Israel and photographer George W. Rice among the crew of 21 officers and men.
Ekspeditionen blev ledet af løjtnant Adolphus Greely fra Fifth United States Cavalry (USAs 5te kavaleri), med astronomen Edward Israel og fotografen George W. Rice blandt besætningen på ​​21 officerer og mænd.