James Brindley Nicolson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Brindley Nicolson, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1940–19401 events1 places

Chronological biography

1940

Battle of Britain16 August 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Flight Lieutenant · No. 249 Squadron Pilot · Southampton

Continues attacking a German fighter despite severe burns and a burning Hurricane.

Battle of Britain16 August 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Flight Lieutenant · No. 249 Squadron Pilot · Southampton

His actions later earn Fighter Command's only Victoria Cross of the war.

Titles and roles

Flight Lieutenant · No. 249 Squadron Pilot

Record provenance

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