John B. Nichols | |
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| Nickname(s) | Pirate |
| Born | September 28, 1931 |
| Died | June 17, 2004 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1957–1975 |
| Rank |  Commander |
| Unit | Fighter Squadron 174 (VF-174) Fighter Squadron 62 (VF-62) U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191) |
| Commands | Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24)[1] |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Medal - Distinguished Flying Cross - Navy Commendation Medal - (16) Air Medals - Navy Unit Commendation - National Defense Service Medal - Vietnam Service Medal - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with V - Navy League Stephen Decator Award |
John Bennett Nichols III (September 28, 1931 – June 17, 2004) was a United States Navy aviator and author.