Alec Colson was an Officer Cadet 142 OCTU Royal Engineers at Aldershot. On !5th February 1942 he was commissioned Second Lieutenant Royal Engineers
Section Commander 75 Chemical Warfare Compnay Royal Engineers (Rockets) Oct 42 - May 1943 Instructor (Lieutenant) Class Officer - Officer Cadet Training Units Newark
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