Wg Cdr James Nicolson VC DFC
(1917-1945)

Died aged c. 28

Commemorated on 1 plaque

This was the family home of Wing Commander James Nicolson VC, DFC who, during an engagement with the enemy near Southampton in 1940, was wounded and when about to abandon his aircraft, hit by cannon shells and on fire, he sighted and shot down an enemy fighter aircraft and as a result of staying in his burning plane suffered burns to face, neck, hands and legs. 1917 - 1945

69 Buckingham Rd, Shoreham-by-sea, United Kingdom where they lived