Brig. Gen. SR Thomson 

Deputy Commanding General - Maneuver, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss

Brig. Gen. Si ‘Thommo’ Thomson was born in Gweru, Zimbabwe and spent much of his childhood years in countries across Southern Africa. He joined the Army in 2001, commissioning into the Royal Artillery.

In command, he’s gained operational experience at every rank. Most memorable of five operational tours have been Battery Command in support of the Maneuver Battle Group in Helmand, Afghanistan and two tours of Southern Iraq in both Artillery and Infantry roles. Selected for Regimental Command in 2017, Brigadier General Thomson had the honor of commanding the Royal Artillery’s senior regiment, 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, between 2019-2021.

On the staff, his roles have been no less varied. Highlights include time spent as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, a Brigade Chief of Staff role, a counterterrorism role in the UK Ministry of Defence and two-years as the Military Assistant to the Commander of the Field Army.

A graduate of the United Kingdom Defence Academy’s Higher Command and Staff Course (HCSC), he is an Arabic and French speaker. He holds an Masters degree from King’s College London with a focus on Middle Eastern politics and an Undergraduate degree in Applied Sport’s Science. When not renovating his 18th Century cottage, he retains a passion for adventure racing, travel and sport – a regular competitor over the years at Corps level (4 sports) and Army level (2 sports), whilst his sportsman’s soul remains eager, his body has begun to creak a little of late!