Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames E J B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Eric James Brindley War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross Notes He was the only member of Fighter Command to receive the VC. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF 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 Country of death Indian Ocean Year of death 1945 Month of death May Day of death 2 Manner of death reference Killed in Action