James William Augustus Nicholson | |
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| Born | March 10, 1821 Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1887 (aged 66) New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1838–1883 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
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| Relations | Samuel Nicholson (grandfather) |
Rear Admiral James William Augustus Nicholson (10 March 1821 – 28 October 1887) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.