Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December-1971, Lieutenant Commander Sourirajulu Ramsagar was the pilot of one of the Indian naval aircraft, which carried out strikes on enemy held ports in Bangladesh. On 5 December, he sighted an enemy gun boat in the Pusur River and, despite heavy anti-aircraft fire, destroyed it 

On 11 December, during another strike mission, he destroyed an enemy gunboat and two barges in the Tatulia River. Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire, he continued his attack and destroyed a tug and two barges.

Throughout, Lieutenant Commander Ramsagar displayed gallantry, determination and professional skill of a high order.