I searched the scripts of both the Trask episodes and 'colonel' is only found in regard to Perry's Elvis story. Trask's rank was probably given in the aired episode.

Lois's birth year was on her alternate's grave marker. (Tempus, Anyone)

Big Apricot Superman Movieverse
The World of Lois & Clark
Richard White to Lois Lane: Lois, Superman is afraid of you. What chance has Clark Kent got? - After the Storm