William Edward Cox
| William Edward Cox BSc | |
|---|---|
 William Edward Cox in 1958 | |
| Nicknames | Ted, Teddy |
| Born | 22 March 1911 |
| Died |
19 March 1979 (aged 67) Boston |
| Education | Kirton School; Boston Grammar School (1921-1929); College of St Mark and St John, Chelsea (BSc 1932) |
| Roles | Head of Physics from about 1966 |
| Years at BGS | 1921-1929 (student); 1950-1971 (staff) |
| Departments | Science |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education |
| Known for | Football, Cricket, Radio and Electronics Society, Science Society |
| Notable work(s) | Captain of football and cricket |
| Spouse | Elsie Loveday |
| Awards | 1929 Parry Gold Medal |
William Edward Cox was a student and later a teacher at Boston Grammar School. He taught Physics, Chemistry and Physical Education.
Before Boston Grammar School
Cox was Second Master of St Thomas' Church of England School (1932-1950). During WWII he was a Flight Lieutenant (meteorological officer) in the RAF.
At Boston Grammar School
As a staff member Cox was involved in Football, Cricket, Radio and Electronics Society, Science Society. He had been captain of both cricket and football when a student at the school and won the 1929 Parry Gold Medal.
He retired on 31 August 1971.
After Boston Grammar School
Cox was a member of the Old Bostonian Association and its Honorary Secretary from 1946 to 1970. He was a governor of the school from 4 November 1971 until his death.
Obituary
From the 1979 issue of The Bostonian
The death occurred on 19 March 1979 of W.E. Cox, an Old Bostonian (and Parry gold medallist) and member of school staff from 1950 until his retirement on 31 August 1971. For twenty-five years he was Honorary Secretary of the Old Bostonian Association and from 4 November until his death he was governor of the school.