Young, John

John Young

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Young was probably born around 1913 based on a bank starting age of 17.

Following his education, Young joined the bank on 27th March 1930 at Head Office. He was appointed Assistant in Lisburn, Head Office, Bangor and Shaftesbury Square branches.

Young volunteered and enlisted into the armed forces in 1941. He was Commissioned in 1943.

After demobilisation, Young returned to the bank to Head Office (1946 - Assistant) and Corn Market (1956 - Second Teller then Pro-Manager 1961). Promotion to Manager at Lisburn Road came in 1965 and Lisburn in 1969.

Young resigned due to health reasons on 31st March 1972.

John Young die don 7th February 1982 in hospital at Dumfries, Scotland where he lived after retirement. He left his widow, Ella and a son, Ian. The bank staff magazine published this obituary:

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam