David Thomson (Australian National Party politician)

This article is about the member for Leichhardt (1975–1983). For the member for Capricornia (1903–1906), see David Thomson (Labor Party politician).

The Honourable
David Thomson
MC
Minister for Science and Technology
In office
3 November 1980 – 11 March 1983
Preceded byHimself
Succeeded byBarry Jones
Minister for Science and the Environment
In office
8 December 1979 – 3 November 1980
Preceded byJames Webster
Succeeded byBob Ellicott (Environment)
Himself (Science)
Member of the Australian Parliament for Leichhardt
In office
13 December 1975 – 5 March 1983
Preceded byBill Fulton
Succeeded byJohn Gayler
Personal details
Born(1924-11-21)21 November 1924
Sale, Victoria
Died13 October 2013(2013-10-13) (aged 88)
Batemans Bay, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Political partyNational Party of Australia
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceAustralian Army
Years of service1942–1975
RankBrigadier
Commands4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1964–66)
Battles/wars
AwardsMilitary Cross[1]
Mentioned in despatches[2]

Brigadier David Scott Thomson MC (21 November 1924 – 13 October 2013) was an Australian soldier and politician.

  1. ^ "No. 39661". The London Gazette. 3 October 1952. p. 5214.
  2. ^ "No. 44311". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 May 1967. p. 5455.