D'Alton Corry Coleman

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]

D'Alton Corry Coleman
Born(1879-07-09)July 9, 1879
Carleton Place, Ontario
DiedOctober 17, 1956(1956-10-17) (aged 77)
Montreal, Quebec
Known forChairman and President of the Canadian Pacific Railway

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. "D'alton Corry Coleman". Manitoba Historical Society.
Business positions
Preceded by
Edward Wentworth Beatty		 President of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
1942 – 1947		 Succeeded by
William Mertin Neal


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