Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
Murray was born in Lisburn on 24th June 1923 to William L Murray (latterly manager of Ulster Bank, Newtownards).
Following his education at Friends School, Regent House, Campbell College and Methodist College, Murray joined the bank in 1941 at Head Office and Kircubbin branch.
2760. *Murray, James Desmond (C), b. 24th June, 1923, son of W. L. Murray, Ulster Bank House, Newtownards. U.IV, July, 1939. 1942-46: Royal Navy. Bank Official. Address: 4 Hawthornden Gardens, Belfast. (M.q.)
In 1942 Murray volunteered and joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) subsequently transferring to the Indian Navy where he took part in combined operations in Burma. His war service included HMS Kenya (1942/46).
After demobilisation in 1946, Murray returned to the bank and worked in several branches before appointments at Donegall Place (1958 - Teller from 1961), Kircubbin (1963 - Cashier), Mountpottinger (1968 - Pro-Manager) and Killyleagh (1971 - Manager).
Murray retired on 26th June 1983. He was married to the former Miss Noel Miniss.
Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
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