Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971 Flight Lieutenant Yogendra Prasad Singh flew with a number of night bombing sorties on a vital target deep inside enemy territory. He displayed navigational skill of a very high order in accurately navigating over difficult and unfamiliar terrain in the face of heavy enemy opposition. He was a source of inspiration to the aircrew

Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Yogendra Prasad Singh displayed gallantry, leadership, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.