John Mathieson Dodds OBE was a Scottish electrical engineer born on September 13, 1905, and educated at the University of Aberdeen and Technische Hochschule, Aachen, where he earned a Dr Ing. in 1933. He contributed significantly to World War II by developing high-power thermionic valves for radar equipment at Metropolitan-Vickers. His work in the Research Department was vital for the Chain Home system, enhancing Britain's defense capabilities. In recognition of his service, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1944 Birthday Honours.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Mathieson Dodds belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Aberdeen
Educated At: University of Aberdeen | RWTH Aachen University
Occupation: engineer
Employers: Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co.
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 13, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Virgo 1 | 20 Virgo 57 | 20 Capricorn 23 |
Moon | 17 Pisces 3 | 8 Gemini 25 | 0 Leo 3 |
Mercury | 2 Virgo 22 | 21 Virgo 0 | 28 Sagittarius 15 |
Venus | 13 Leo 41 | 22 Leo 39 | 12 Capricorn 15 |
Mars | 13 Sagittarius 34 | 24 Libra 7 | 11 Pisces 25 |
Jupiter | 5 Gemini 57 | 20 Cancer 0 | 26 Taurus 19 |
Saturn | 28 Aquarius 29 | 28 Pisces 59 | 0 Pisces 44 |
Uranus | 0 Capricorn 12 | 1 Gemini 27 | 5 Capricorn 16 |
Neptune | 10 Cancer 10 | 1 Aries 1 | 8 Cancer 42 |
Pluto | 22 Gemini 44 | 1 Aquarius 34 | 21 Gemini 12 |
Rahu | 28 Leo 55 | 17 Pisces 57 | 22 Leo 34 |
Ketu | 28 Aquarius 55 | 17 Virgo 57 | 22 Aquarius 34 |
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