Brief Life History of John
When John Massie was born on 25 November 1925, in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Alexander Massie, was 48 and his mother, Jane Begg, was 41. He married Ruby Vera Watts on 25 October 1947, in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom. He died on 27 July 1997, in Barnstaple, Devon, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 71.
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1927 · Kilmarnock War Memorial
The Kilmarnock War Memorial was built to pay tribute to all residents of Kilmarnock who fought in World War I. Most of the building is accessible to the public and names of the people who died line the walkways inside and out. After World War II, additions were made adding the names of those who gave their lives in World War II.
1940
Winston Churchill becomes prime minister. British fighter pilots repel German air attacks in the Battle of Britain. London and other cities badly damaged in German bombing raids.
1945
The UK becomes a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
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Scottish (Aberdeen): variant of Massey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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