Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames James B Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 249 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death UK