Henry, Thomas (Junior)

Lieutenant Thomas Henry (Junior)

was born on 11th June 1893 at Ratheane, Coleraine to Thomas Henry, Grocer and Louisa Elizabeth Stewart Henry nee Sharpe. They had married on 21st May 1889 at Portstewart Presbyterian Church.

In 1901 Thomas (7) lived in house 9, Captain Street Upper, Coleraine with his parents and 4 siblings; Elizabeth J (11), Richard J (9), John Alexander (6) and Albert Frederick (2). A servant, Elizabeth Sooters was also present in the house.

In 1911 that family were still living in this property. A further brother, Benjamin (9) and a servant, Mary A Jackson were also living in the house. Thomas is annotated as a scholar.

On 'Ulster Day' 28th September 1912 Thomas and his father both signed the Ulster Covenant.

Thomas would have joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1912 / 1913 and served in Moville and Central branches.

Belfast Bank, Moville branch

Belfast Bank, Central branch, Donegall Square North

Thomas volunteered and enlisted into the 10th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers and later attained the rank of Lieutenant. 

The Belfast Banking Company 'Roll of Honour 'booklet records Henry as being 'previously wounded' with his last known address as 're-entered the bank' eventually ending up as Manager of Banbridge branch. 

Belfast Bank - 'Roll of Honour' booklet

Belfast Bank, Banbridge branch

The Belfast Telegraph of 19th March 1940 recorded Thomas Henry of Belfast Bank House, Banbridge.

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

Retirement came in 1957. 

Thomas Henry died on 12th March 1963.