Keith Thomson | |
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United States Senator-elect from Wyoming | |
In office Died before taking office | |
Preceded by | Joseph C. O'Mahoney |
Succeeded by | John J. Hickey |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming's at-large district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – December 9, 1960 | |
Preceded by | William Harrison |
Succeeded by | William Harrison |
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
In office 1952–1954 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Edwin Keith Thomson February 8, 1919 Newcastle, Wyoming, U.S. |
Died | December 9, 1960 (aged 41) Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Wyoming (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Edwin Keith Thomson (February 8, 1919 – December 9, 1960), usually known as Keith Thomson, was a United States representative from Wyoming. A highly decorated World War II veteran, Thomson served three terms in Wyoming's only U.S. House seat. On November 8, 1960, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, but died a month later of a heart attack before taking office.