Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Ramesh Chander Gosain, a pilot of a fighter bomber squadron, was detailed to attack a massive enemy thrust at Longewala on 5 and 6 December. Despite heavy and concentrated enemy ground fire, he destroyed five enemy tanks as well as several gun positions and vehicles. 

In this action, Flight Lieutenant Gosain displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.