Major James Desmond Stronge TD
was born at 4 Byron Road, Holywood on 25th September 1918 to Robert George Stronge, Engineer and Agnes Stronge nee Hamilton. They had married on 2nd April 1918 at Townsend Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast.James was educated, in part, at the Masonic School, Dublin.
On 7th April 1937 James joined Northern Bank at Head Office. His address at that time was 72 Deramore Avenue, Belfast.
Northern Bank, Head Office, Victoria Street, Belfast
Northern Bank, Lurgan branch
Northern Bank, Falls branch, Divis Street, Belfast
James was ‘Called up on Active Service’ on 2nd March 1943. His rank and promotions are recorded as Gunner, Cadet, 2nd Lieutenant and Captain, Royal Irish Fusiliers with Service Number 327769.
Capt J D Stronge married Miss A E Quinn of Boyaghan, Irvinestown in November 1945. The Belfast News-Letter dated 22nd November 1945 reported the wedding:
Belfast News-Letter dated 22nd November 1945
On 10th February 1947 James resumed duty with the Northern Bank at Head Office. Transfers followed to Donegall Square (1947 – Relief Staff, 1st Assistant & then Control Clerk), Newtownstewart (1953 - Teller and then Manager) and Portadown (1966 - Manager).
Northern Bank, Donegall Square
Northern Bank, Newtownstewart branch
Northern Bank, Portadown branch (white 3 storey & attic building)
James carried on his army career in the Territorial Army (TA). In 1951 he was promoted to Major and in 1958 he is recorded as being the second-in-command of the 5th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers with the rank of Major.
He received the Territorial Decoration (TD) in 1961.
James is commemorated on the Masonic School Roll of Honour:
Masonic School Roll of Honour
The Belfast Telegraph dated 3rd December 1975 posted this obituary for J D Stronge (aged 57):
Belfast Telegraph - 3rd December 1975
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