William Wilson - Recipient, Medal of Honor, 1943

A brief biography of Dr. William Wilson is given highlighting his professional achievements. Dr. Wilson joined the Institute of Radio Engineers as a Member in 1926, transferring to Fellow grade in 1928. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Radio Engineers from 1932 to 1936 and served as a member or chairman of numerous Institute committees, Awards, Bibliography, Convention, Nominations, Sections, Papers, Standards, as well as being on its Board of Editors. At the Winter Conference meeting on January 28, 1943, Dr. Wilson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his achievements in the development of modern electronics, including its application to radiotelephony, and for his contributions to the welfare and work of the Institute. Upon his retirement from the Bell Telephone Laboratories, Dr. Wilson carries with him the hearty appreciation and cordial good wishes of his fellow workers and the members of the IRE.