D.A. Quarles receives Award of Merit [photograph]

E.H. Anson, president of the American Institute of Consulting Engineers, presents its Award of Merit to D.A. Quarles (HM \´56), Deputy Secretary of Defense and past president of AIEE (1952-53) at their Annual Dinner on October 15, 1957, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, ??. Y. The citation reads "Able Administrator, noted Scientist, Leader in research, distinguished Engineer, dedicated Public Servant, and an outstanding example of how scientific training, broad technical experience, and conscientious endeavor can be combined successfully to meet the demands of Enlightened Government in a Free economy."