David Thomson (Australian National Party politician)
Brigadier David Scott Thomson MC (21 November 1924 – 13 October 2013) was an Australian soldier and politician.
The Honourable David Thomson MC | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Science and Technology | |
| In office 3 November 1980 – 11 March 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Barry Jones |
| Minister for Science and the Environment | |
| In office 8 December 1979 – 3 November 1980 | |
| Preceded by | James Webster |
| Succeeded by | Bob Ellicott (Environment) Himself (Science) |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Leichhardt | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 5 March 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Fulton |
| Succeeded by | John Gayler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1924 Sale, Victoria |
| Died | 13 October 2013 (aged 88) Batemans Bay, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1975 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands | 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1964–66) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Military Cross Mentioned in despatches |
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