Background
Cook, William Richard Joseph was born on April 10, 1905 in Trowbridge, England. Son of John and Eva Emily (Boobyer) Cook.
Cook, William Richard Joseph was born on April 10, 1905 in Trowbridge, England. Son of John and Eva Emily (Boobyer) Cook.
Master of Science, Bristol University, 1926. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Strathclyde, 1967. Doctor of Science, University Bath, 1975.
Engaged in ballistics research War Office, Woolwich, 1928-1935, in rocket development Projectile Development Establishment, Aberporth, 1935-1947. Chief Royal Naval Science Service, London, 1947-1954. Deputy director Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Aldermarston,1954-1958.
Member Atomic Energy Authority, 1958-1964.
Chief science advisory Ministry Defense, 1964-1970, consultant, 1970-1981. Director Rolls-Royce Limited., 1970-1976, consultant, 1976-1980.
Director General Electric Company Marconi Limited., 1972-1976, Buck & Hickman Limited., 1970-1983. Created knight bachelor, 1958, knight commander Order Bath, 1970.
Fellow: Institute Physics, Royal Society. Member: Athenaeum Club (London).
Married Gladys Rose Allen, June 10, 1939. Children: Robert Anthony, Elizabeth Mary.