Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Captain Padavupurackal Chandy Andrews was the Commanding Officer of an Indian naval unit of the Western Fleet. During the Western Fleet's sorties towards the enemy coast, Captain Andrews was in charge of the detached units. Despite the air and submarine threat he led his group on to the missions. In one of the missions, his group was being continuously reported by enemy patrol aircraft and despite the threat of air attack, he led his forces and completed the mission.  

Throughout, Captain Andrews displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.