Belfast Telegraph - 14th August 1945 - Preparations for VJ Day
Belfast Telegraph - 16th August 1945 - The Day After VJ Day
96 of our colleagues volunteered for service in the Army, Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. 13 did not return.
Northern Bank – World War II
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44 officials volunteered for service
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of which
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3 were killed in action
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1 was reported missing
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Belfast Bank – World War II
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52 officials volunteered for service
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of which
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9 were killed in action
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The returning men were repatriated in stages from 1945 to 1947. Some had returned for other reasons during the war. All the men had stories to tell. A few left the employment of the bank and went on to other roles.
The links below tell only part of the story. Each man has an individual story that can be accessed via the website filters.
Northern Bank - deceased or served - names
This 16mm cine film records the men of the 8th Belfast HAA Regiment (The 12 Mile Snipers) returning home in 1946. If interested there are 2 other parts to this film.
Highlights include at 6 mins 40 seconds in is Major H Maurice Gabbey (Belfast Banking Company) described as a 'bridge player'. Their ship arrives in Larne at 8 minutes in and the film shows their return journey from Larne into Belfast where a parade was held for them.
This 16mm cine film records the men of the 8th Belfast HAA Regiment (The 12 Mile Snipers) returning home in 1946. If interested there are 2 other parts to this film.
Highlights include at 6 mins 40 seconds in is Major H Maurice Gabbey (Belfast Banking Company) described as a 'bridge player'. Their ship arrives in Larne at 8 minutes in and the film shows their return journey from Larne into Belfast where a parade was held for them.
We Shall Remember Them
