Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames E J B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Eric James Brindley (James) War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross Notes He died in a flying accident over the Bay of Bengal. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) 249 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wing Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wing Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death May Day of death 2 Manner of death reference Other