About David Thomas
Lived 1927 – 2024 (aged 96). David Thomas was a British field hockey player.
David Frederick Colman Thomas (27 June 1927 – 24 June 2024) was a British field hockey player. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Biography Thomas played club hockey for Hounslow Hockey Club and county hockey for Middlesex. He represented Wales at national level.
Thomas represented Great Britain in the field hockey tournament at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.
Thomas died on 24 June 2024, at the age of 96.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Thomas?
British field hockey player
When was David Thomas born?
David Thomas was born on 27 June 1927 in Pontypridd.
When did David Thomas die?
David Thomas died on 24 June 2024.
What was David Thomas's occupation?
David Thomas was a field hockey player.
What nationality was David Thomas?
David Thomas was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Thomas (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Thomas. https://biography.guide/david-thomas-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "David Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-thomas-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "David Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-thomas-field-hockey-player/.
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