Born in Buffalo, NY., USA.,Grad Hallsville Grammar Sch. 1933, Grad Manchester NH Central HS. 1938., Resided 39 Ashland St., Manchester, NH., Worked Manchester Airport and obtained Private pilot's licence. Enl. Toronto as RCAF Aviation Cadet April 1941. Regarded by superiors as an "ace" flier. Surv. father, Ernest A. Colman Snr., 37 Monument Ave.,Charlestown, Mass., USA.