Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Lawrence Fredric Pereira was employed on forward air controller duties with an army brigade in a forward area. He was required to direct close air support aircraft to enemy targets from forward locations. His directions were responsible for many successful attacks by our aircraft on enemy concentrations. On 14 December, while on duty in a forward locality, he was hit by enemy fire and died.

Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Pereira displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.