Clegg, Frederick Willian Cyril

Frederick William Cyril Clegg

Clegg was born at Victoria Road, Larne on 22nd March 1913 to Frederick Charles Clegg, Solicitors Assistant and Emily Clegg nee Drummond. They had married on 26th August 1901 at St Anne's Parish Church, Belfast.

Following his education, Clegg joined the bank on 1st January 1932 at Head Office.

Clegg volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Air Force and served on Air/Sea Rescue Operations.

Following his demobilisation. Clegg returned to the bank where he later was appointed as Pro-Manager in Londonderry branch. He held the Diploma of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland and also the Special Diploma in Foreign Exchange.

Clegg died in service on 21st May 1966. The Bank staff magazine published this obituary:

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Caldwell, Charles H

Charles Henry Caldwell (known as Harry)

Caldwell was born at Greenleas, Caw, Londonderry on 2nd August 1903 to Charles Caldwell, Solicitor and Jane Caldwell nee Foster. They had married on 12th July 1891 at Ballynacross House, Londonderry.

Following his education, Caldwell joined the bank in 1921 at Carlisle Circus branch. Later transfers were to Cornmarket, Garvagh (1928), Lisnaskea (1934), Longford (1935) branches and Head Office in 1938.

Caldwell volunteered and enlisted for war service.

Following his demobilisation, Caldwell returned to the bank as Cashier in Donegall Place branch.

In 1949, Caldwell retired from the bank on pension.

Harry Caldwell died on 7th November 1980 and was survived by his daughter, Anne and sons, John and Bill (Manager, Markets branch).

The Bank Staff Magazine published this obituary:

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Boyd, William Eustace

William Eustace Boyd LL.B (known as Eustace)

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Boyd was born at Columba Terrace, Londonderry on 19th April 1917 to James Boyd, School teacher and Beatrice Boylan Boyd nee Laurie. They were married on 2nd July 1917 at Londonderry Church of Ireland Cathedral.

Following his education at Brownlee Primary Education School, Lisburn and the Royal Belfast Academical Institute (Inst), Boyd studied at Queen's University Belfast where he obtained his LL.B 2nd class degree.

Boyd joined the bank in 1940 as Assistant Solicitor.

In 1941 Boyd volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Navy on Convoy and Minesweeping duties. 

1943 saw his marriage to Helen McKenzie, then Petty Officer, WRNS, Yeoman of Signals at HMS Elfin. He was an officer on HMS Fancy.

Following his demobilisation in 1946, Boyd returned to the bank and in 1953 was appointed as Solicitor to the bank. 

Boyd was appointed as Head of Related Banking Services Division on 14th August 1969. He was also a Director of Lombard and Ulster Banking Ltd along with being a member of other subsidiaries of the bank.

Boyd retired from the bank on 9th April 1981.

He died on 21st December 1988 leaving a widow, Helen and 2 sons, Ian and Sandy. The Bank staff magazine published this obituary:

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Following his death, Helen Boyd presented a cup to 'The Lions' in memory of her late husband, Eustace Boyd.

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Boyd, James Graham

Major James Graham Boyd (known as Jimmy)

Boyd would probably have been born between 1906 and 1907.

Following his education, Boyd joined the bank on 26th March 1923 at Markets, Belfast branch.

He volunteered and enlisted into the Heavy Anti Aircraft, Royal Artillery regiment in 1939 and served in Nigeria, India, Assam and Burma with the rank of Major.

Following demobilisation, Boyd returned to the bank to serve in Donegall Place branch as Cashier and later Pro-Manager. In 1958 he was appointed as Manager in Mountpottinger branch. three years later, in 1961, Barry was transferred to Markets branch as Manager. 

Jimmy Boyd (left) - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

A James Boyd is mentioned on page 96 of 'The Ulster Bank Story' by Lyn Gallagher. 

Jimmy Boyd died in 1982.

Barry, James

Lieutenant James Barry RN

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam

Barry was born at 64 Oakland Avenue, Belfast on 19th July 1918 to James Barry, Electrical Engineer and Edith May Barry nee Prentice. They were married on 5th July 1916 at Dundela Presbyterian Church, Belfast. 

Following his education at Methodist College, Barry joined the bank on 22nd March 1937 at Head Office. He later served in Donegall Place, Carlisle Circus and Lisburn Road branches.

He volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Navy and spent 4 years overseas in executive duties in light cruisers with the rank of Lieutenant.

Barry was promoted in 1963 to pro-Manager in York Road branch. In 1967 he was promoted to Manager of Antrim Road branch. 1970 saw a move to York Street branch as manager.

He holds the Diploma of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland.

Barry is married to Miss Kathleen McKee who was a former staff member. Her father was cashier in Kilkenny branch.

Retirement came on 28th February 1979.

James Barry died on 18th January 1981. The bank staff magazine published this obituary:

Bank staff magazine - photo courtesy of Rodney Sweetnam