About John Thom
Lived 1891 – 1941 (aged 49). John Thom was a British politician.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John Gibb Thom DSO MC (1 August 1891 – 19 February 1941) was a British Army officer, judge and politician who was a Member of Parliament for Dunbartonshire from 1926 to 1929 and from 1931 to 1932.
Life Thom served with the Gordon Highlanders, and was awarded the Military Cross in 1917, and later that year received the Distinguished Service Order for "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty".
He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Dunbartonshire in 1926, losing the 1929 election but returning to office in 1931, where he stayed until resigning a year later.
In 1937 he was knighted as part of the New Years Honours, and was also made Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature in Allahabad, a position he held until his death in 1941, aged 49.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Thom's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Thom's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thom?
British politician (1891-1941)
When was John Thom born?
John Thom was born on 1 August 1891.
When did John Thom die?
John Thom died on 19 February 1941.
What was John Thom's occupation?
John Thom was a politician.
What nationality was John Thom?
John Thom was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thom (British Army officer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thom. https://biography.guide/john-thom/
MLA: "John Thom." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-thom/.
Chicago: "John Thom." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-thom/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC