Craftsman J. F. Nicholson, Ministry of Defence, who was recommended for a commendation for his work at No. 5 Maintenance Unit, R.A.F. Kemble

I.S.M. London Gazette 21 March 1975.

The recommendation for the commendation states:

'Mr Nicholson has been employed at No 5 MU RAF Kemble since 11 September 1940. He has proved himself to be a very capable and willing worker who sets an example to those working with him and obtains a high standard of output. For the past 7 years he has been employed in the Fuel Tank Bay where he has gained considerable knowledge of varied types of tanks.

With the introduction of the Gnat programme Mr Nicholson produced his own serving schedule which is now an accepted procedure. He has worked on numerous ideas and improved on testing techniques to his own advantage and that of the Unit, and as a result has accelerated tank output.

For his loyalty and devotion to duty I strongly recommend him for a Commendation by the Air Officer Commanding in Chief.'

James Frederick Nicholson is noted as a Craftsman with the Army and Air Force Department of the Ministry of Defence in the London Gazette, 20th March, 1975

The medals are mounted for display, sold with some copied research, original commendation, I.S.M Royal Mint box of issue, and are as follows, Defence Medal 1939-45, Imperial Service Medal, E.R.II., JAMES FREDERICK NICHOLSON

Condition, nearly extremely fine