William Cox (governor)

The Honourable
William Cox
AC, RFD, ED, KC
26th Governor of Tasmania
In office
15 December 2004 – 2 April 2008
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierPaul Lennon
Preceded byRichard Butler
Succeeded byPeter Underwood
Personal details
Born (1936-04-01) 1 April 1936 (age 88)
Hobart, Tasmania
SpouseJocelyn Cox
Civilian awardsCompanion of the Order of Australia
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army Reserve
UnitRoyal Tasmania Regiment
Battles/warsVietnam War
Military awardsReserve Force Decoration
Efficiency Decoration

William John Ellis Cox, AC, RFD, ED, KC (born 1 April 1936) was Governor of Tasmania from 15 December 2004 to 2 April 2008, prior to which he was the state's Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor.[1]

  1. ^ Office of the Governor Annual Report 2004–2005 Archived 30 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine, Governor of Tasmania, 2005.