D'Alton Corry Coleman
| D'Alton Corry Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 9, 1879 Carleton Place, Ontario |
| Died |
October 17, 1956 (aged 77) Montreal, Quebec |
| Known for | Chairman and President of the Canadian Pacific Railway |
D'Alton Corry Coleman, CMG (July 9, 1879 – October 17, 1956) was a Canadian businessman. He was Chairman and President of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company from 1942 to 1947.[1]
Born in Carleton Place, Ontario, Coleman joined the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1899. In 1918, he was appointed Vice-President of Western Lines. From 1942 to 1947, he was Chairman and President.[1]
In 1946, he was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.
He died in Montreal in 1956, after a lengthy illness.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "D’alton Corry Coleman". Manitoba Historical Society.
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