Presentation of the John Fritz medal to Dr. Elihu Thomson

The John Fritz Medal, given in recognition of notable scientific or industrial achievement, which was provided for by a fund subscribed in memory of the great engineering pioneer, John Fritz, was awarded in January, 1916, to Dr. Elihu Thomson, past-president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, “for achievements in electrical inventions, in electrical engineering, and in industrial development, and in scientific research.”