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| William Edward Cox BSc | |
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 William Edward Cox in 1958 | |
| Nicknames | Ted, Teddy |
| 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 |
| 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.
After Boston Grammar School
When he left Boston Grammar School in 1971, Cox retired. He was a member of the Old Bostonian Association.