William Cox (Nova Scotia lawyer)
| A. William Cox, Q.C., LL.D. | |
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| 52nd President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
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In office 1980–1981 |
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| Preceded by | Gordon Fripp Henderson, C.C., Q.C. |
| Succeeded by | Paul D.K. Fraser, Q.C., LL.D. |
| President, Federation of Law Societies of Canada | |
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In office 1975–1976 |
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| President, Nova Scotia Barristers' Society | |
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In office 1971–1972 |
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| Preceded by | R. Roland McIntyre QC |
| Succeeded by | A. Lloyd Caldwell QC |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 13, 1921 Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Died | October 8, 2008 (aged 87) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party |
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Macpherson |
| Alma mater |
Acadia University New College, Oxford Dalhousie University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
Canadian Army Canadian Militia |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Princess Louise Fusiliers |
| Battles/wars | World War II: Holland |
Arthur William (Bill) Cox, Q.C., LL.D. (May 13, 1921 – October 8, 2008) was a Canadian lawyer, practising in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He served overseas during World War II. On his return to Canada, he became an active member of the legal profession, serving as president of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (1971-1972), the Federation of Law Societies of Canada (1975-1976) and the Canadian Bar Association. He was also active politically, with both the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.
Cox was born in Saint John, New Brunswick. His parents were Arthur Earle and Anna Beatrice (McGinley) Cox. He was educated in public schools and went on to Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where he was active in the university community. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1942.
He married Margaret Macpherson, with whom he had four daughters.
Cox participated in the Canadian Officer Training Corps while attending university. Upon graduation in 1942, he was commissioned into the Canadian Army and was posted to Britain. He was wounded in combat in Holland and transferred to a London hospital. Upon recovery, Cox became a battlefield instructor until the end of the war.
After World War II, Cox remained active with the Canadian Militia, serving with the Princess Louise Fusiliers. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel by age 34, and was appointed General Staff Officer (Training) at 4th Militia Group Headquarters, Halifax. He was one of the youngest senior officers in the Militia at that time.
After the war, Cox studied law at New College, Oxford. Upon his return to Canada, he enrolled in the Dalhousie Law School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1949.
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