Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
Burrows was born at Cootehill on 12th March 1915 to Samuel Burrows, Teacher and Isabella Burrows nee Lucas. They were married on 9th September 1913 at Kilmount Presbyterian Church, Co Cavan.
Following his education Cavan Royal School, Burrows joined the Ulster Bank on 15th March 1935 at Castlerea branch. Transfers to Donegall Place and Aughnacloy followed.
At the outbreak of war, Burrows volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Air Force as he wished to train as a pilot. Unfortunately, for health reasons, he was unable to qualify for Air Crew duties.
Following demobilisation, Burrows returned to the bank at Enniskillen in 1942. Transfers followed to Trim, Kilcock, Cork (1959 - Teller), Westport (1960 - Teller) and Cork (1964 - Assistant Manager). He was appointed Manager in Donegal branch in 1967.
Burrows married a former official, Miss Evelyn Ruttle.
He retired as manager of Donegal branch.
Victor Burrows (left) - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
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