David Thomson (Australian National Party politician)
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This article is about the member for Leichhardt (1975–1983). For the member for Capricornia (1903–1906), see David Thomson (Labor Party politician).
Brigadier David Scott Thomson MC (21 November 1924 – 13 October 2013) was an Australian soldier and politician.
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David Thomson | |
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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 | (1924-11-21)21 November 1924 Sale, Victoria |
Died | 13 October 2013(2013-10-13) (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 Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
Awards | Military Cross[1] Mentioned in despatches[2] |
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