Frederick Charles McBride (known as Fred)
McBride was born at 24 Burmah Street, Belfast on 17th January 1921 to John Chambers McBride, Manufacturer's Agent and Sarah McBride nee Rankin. They had married on 25th August 1909 at Ballymena.
McBride joined the Belfast Banking Company on 15th April 1940. His brother, David Livingstone McBride of 48 Melrose Street, Belfast signed the Bankers Guarantee.
Belfast Bank - Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet
McBride returned from Active Service on 23rd September 1946 and was transferred to Ballymena on 1st November 1946.
Belfast Bank, Ballymena branch
He is recorded in the 1966 annual accounts of the Belfast Banking Company as being sub-manager of the Albertbridge Road branch. He also served in Head Office and Finaghy.
Belfast Bank, Albertbridge Road branch
Belfast Bank, Head Office, Waring Street
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"F C McBride was my first sub manager when I joined Northern Bank, Connswater, 411 Newtownards Road, BT4, in March 1973. A real gentleman and a pleasure to work with."
McBride retired on 31st May 1982 from Finaghy branch.
Northern Bank, Finaghy branch
I am related to Fred and would like to know more if you have further details?
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DeleteF C McBride was my first sub manager when I joined Northern Bank Connswater 411 Newtownards Road BT4, in March 1973. A real gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
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