Vir Chakra (VrC)

Gazette Notification: 94 Pres/72,19-8-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily (1971)
Date of Award: 09 Dec 1971

Citation

On 9 December 1971, while commanding a detachment of an air defence battery guarding an installation, Battery Havildar Major Babu Mall directed the fire of his gun in an accurate manner and shot down a Pakistani 104 Star fighter.

In this action, Battery Havildar Major Babu Mall displayed commendable courage and professional skill.

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