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Tuesday 11 April 2023

Scott, William Ernest Francis

Sergeant William Ernest Francis Scott

Scott was born at Kilcroagh, Castlederg on 27th October 1904 to William John Scott, Merchant and Maggie Scott nee Young. They were married on 23rd June 1903 at Killester Presbyterian Church, Castlederg.

Following his education, Scott joined the bank on 15th March 1923 at Ballina branch followed by a transfer to Enniskillen branch.

Scott volunteered and enlisted into the Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served in the Middle East and Italy with the rank of Sergeant.

After demobilisation, Scott returned to the bank at Ballymote as Cashier. In 1956 he was transferred to Killyleagh in the same position.

Retirement from Killyleagh came on 15th March 1968.

Mr Scott died on 23rd July 1991. His wife had pre-deceased him. The bank staff magazine published this obituary:


Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

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