Vir Chakra (VrC)

Havildar Gopala Krishnan was carrying out the dual duties of section commander and No. 1 of an air defence gun deployed for the protection o f t h e I r Force Signal Unit at Amritsar. On 5 December 1971, enemy Canberras raided this station. Havildar Gopala Krishnan directed the fire of his gun in an accurate manner and shot down an enemy aircraft and was instrumental in the capture of n enemy navigator. 

In this action, Havildar Gopala Krishnan displayed gallantry and professional skill of high order.