Basic Details Surname Nicholson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Pilot Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) 76 Squadron / R.A.F.V.R. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax W1228 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sergeant / Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Holtby, North Yorkshire Country of burial England Town of burial Barmby Moor Cemetery St Catherine's Churchyard, Row D, Grave 5 Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 8 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action