Sir Richard Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod | |
| In office January 1992 – 8 May 1995 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir John Gingell |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Richard Scott Thomas 22 March 1932 Rhyl, Wales |
| Died | 13 December 1998 (aged 66) |
| Spouse | Paddy Cullinan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1992 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Second Flotilla HMS Fearless HMS Troubridge |
| Battles/wars | Cod Wars |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Admiral Sir William Richard Scott Thomas, KCB, KCVO, OBE (22 March 1932 – 13 December 1998) was a senior Royal Navy officer and the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (or simply Black Rod) in the British Parliament's House of Lords from January 1992 to 8 May 1995.[1]