AFL COLSON BIOGRAPHY2

Sept 1941 - Feb 1942

Alec Colson was an Officer Cadet 142 OCTU Royal Engineers at Aldershot. On !5th February 1942 he was commissioned Second Lieutenant Royal Engineers

Feb - Oct 1942

Section Commander 75 Chemical Warfare Compnay Royal Engineers (Rockets) Oct 42 - May 1943 Instructor (Lieutenant) Class Officer - Officer Cadet Training Units Newark

1942

No 1 Section in Billericay Minewarfare Training

Alec Colson was interviewed by COPP (Combined Operations Pilotage Parties) on 13th May 1943. As a part of his appointment he was promoted to the rank of Captain. More about COPP can be found in the Copp section of this website