Vir Chakra (VrC)

Mughilissery Ouseph Thomachan, Chief Petty Officer, was a member of the crew of an Indian naval ship, which attacked Karachi on the night of 4 December 1971. In the face of an imminent air attack and in the presence of enemy shore gun batteries, he led his men into the attack with utmost courage. His brave and inspiring leadership of the men working under him enabled the naval units to deliver a severe blow to the Pakistani surface fleet. In this action, Mughilissery Ouseph Thomachan, Chief Petty Officer, displayed commendable courage and leadership.