Oakman was born at 'Oakhill', Hillhall, Lisburn on 10th March 1918 to William Robert Oakman, retired Accountant and Edith Maud Oakman nee Wilson. They had married on 19th January 1911 at Newcastle Presbyterian Church.
Following his education, Oakman joined the bank on 23rd May 1938 at Head Office.
Oakman took early retirement for health reasons in 1969.
Following his education, Oakman joined the bank on 23rd May 1938 at Head Office.
In 1939, Oakman volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) and later trained as a Glider Pilot. He took part in the Normandy landings during the re-occupation of France.
After demobilisation, Oakman returned to the bank and served in Lisburn and Finaghy branches.
After demobilisation, Oakman returned to the bank and served in Lisburn and Finaghy branches.
Oakman took early retirement for health reasons in 1969.
John Oakman die don 27th August 1989 having lived at 'Oakhill', Hillhall, Lisburn. The bank staff magazine published this obituary:
Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam
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