Allen, Anthony Edward Dalton

Anthony Edward Dalton Allen

Allen was born at Lower Sydenham on 16th September 1907 to Anthony Cowdy Allen, Manager of Linen Warehouse and Ellen Jane Allen nee Martin.

In 1911 Allen (3) lived at house 53 South Parade, Belfast. A servant, Helen Croosey also lived in the house. His name is written as Adrain.

Allen probably joined the Belfast Banking Company about 1925. Frederick Chas Cowdy signed the Bankers Guarantee for him and later, Anthony Lloyd Cowdy also signed. Anthony is recorded as working in Banbridge branch.

Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet

Belfast Bank, Banbridge branch

The Belfast Telegraph of 11th May 1935 reports in an advertisement that A Allen, Belfast Bank, Kilkeel has passed the Special Diploma in Foreign Exchange, Institute of Bankers in Ireland.

Belfast Bank, Kilkeel branch

Allen volunteered and enlisted into the Royal Artillery and was promoted in 1940 to a 2nd Lieutenant. Further promotions occurred taking him up to Captain. Following the war, Anthony continued his army service in the Territorial Army; Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's). 

The Northern Whig of 29th December 1941 announced the birth of a daughter on 21st April 1941 to Lieutenant A E D Allen, Royal Artillery, 3rd (Ulster) S L Regiment. (Late Belfast Bank, Banbridge).

The Mid-Ulster Mail of 7th April 1945 carries an advertisement for a 'General Maid with some experience'. apply Mrs Allen, Belfast Bank House, Cookstown.

Belfast Bank, Cookstown branch

Allen  was a member of the Belfast Banking Company Sports Club in March 1948 paying 1 shilling subscription.

Captain A E D Allen with Service Number 126642 retired from army service on 16th September 1952.

The Portadown Times of 13th January 1956 published an obituary for A E D Allen, Cashier, Belfast Bank, Banbridge.