Constituency : Stratford-on-Avon 1906-09
Thomas took Stratford from the Tories.
Thomas was a professional soldier, a captain at the time of his election. He served during the Boer War but had suffered from ill health since then.
Thomas felt that compulsory military service was necessary and fell out with the Liberal Party over the issue. His maiden speech called for it in 1906. He was also a member of the Navy League.
In 1909 Thomas resigned his seat hoping to be re-elected as an independent backed by the National Service League. Instead he received a derisory vote and the seat went back to the Conservatives.
Thomas was recalled for service in World War One and promoted to lieutenant-colonel. He commanded a school of instruction, a musketry camp and a reception camp.
Thomas stood for the National Party at Frome in 1918 but received just over 1% of the vote.
Thomas retired from the army in 1929.
He died in 1938 aged 64.
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