Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 5 December 1971, while manning an air defence gun deployed for the protection of Srinagar airfield, Gunner Armugam directed the fire of his gun accurately against an attack by nine enemy Sabre jet aircraft and shot down one enemy aircraft. Though seriously wounded, he continued to fire his gun till he succumbed to his injuries. 

In this action, Gunner Armugam displayed gallantry and professional skill of a high order