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Jack Andrew Morton
Pages 223-226

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... He conceived and developed highfrequency transmission measuring methods that exceeded the ranges of previously existing means by a factor of ten. Later he aided the development of the grid-return amplifier at microwave frequencies, an achievement that, by extending the range of early radars, had an important effect on the course of World War II in the Pacific.
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... At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Bell Labs' Committee on Technical Management. lack Morton was awarded many honors: honorable mention, Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer, Eta Kappa Nu (1948~; Wayne University Alumni Award (1951~; University of Michigan Centennial—citation for contributions to science (19531; Honorary Doctor of Science, Ohio State University (1954~; Honorary Doctor of Science, Wayne University (19563; David Sarnoff Medal by IEEE for "outstanding leadership and contributions to the development and understanding of solid state electron devices" (1965~; election to the National Academy of Engineering (1967~; IEEE Reliability 224
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... , a Member of the Advisory Council of the School of Engineering at Stanford University, a Member of the Visiting Educational Committee at the University of Michigan, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rutgers Preparatory School. He was also a Member of the honor societies Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and Phi Kappa Phi.
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