Sir John Richard Pestell KCVO (1916–2005) was a prominent figure in Rhodesian governance and law enforcement. After joining the British South Africa Police in 1939, he served in the British Army during WWII. Following his police career, he became Private Secretary to the Governor of Rhodesia, Sir Humphrey Gibbs, during tumultuous years in the region. He was later appointed chief adjudicator on immigration appeals at Heathrow and was knighted in 1969 for his service. Pestell's diary from this era offers insight into historical events, reflecting his deep loyalty to the Crown.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Educated At: Portsmouth Northern Secondary School
Occupation: comptroller
Employers: British South Africa Police | British Army | Governor of Rhodesia | Heathrow Airport
Awards Received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 21, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for November 21, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Scorpio 4 | 29 Scorpio 53 | 18 Pisces 34 |
| Moon | 12 Libra 14 | 14 Leo 35 | 27 Virgo 29 |
| Mercury | 27 Scorpio 43 | 21 Sagittarius 17 | 1 Pisces 43 |
| Venus | 22 Libra 23 | 11 Capricorn 48 | 6 Pisces 25 |
| Mars | 22 Sagittarius 27 | 4 Leo 42 | 16 Pisces 41 |
| Jupiter | 26 Aries 33 | 18 Gemini 23 | 4 Taurus 18 |
| Saturn | 1 Leo 17 | 12 Pisces 39 | 24 Cancer 41 |
| Uranus | 16 Aquarius 1 | 25 Taurus 4 | 21 Aquarius 16 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 50 | 27 Pisces 12 | 2 Leo 24 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 0 | 0 Aquarius 1 | 2 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 22 Capricorn 29 | 3 Aries 37 | 16 Capricorn 46 |
| Ketu | 22 Cancer 29 | 3 Libra 37 | 16 Cancer 46 |
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