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Vir Chakra (VrC)

Awardee: Kans Raj VrC

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

Citation

On 7 December 1971, Lance Havildar (GD) Kans Raj was performing the duties of Gunner No. 1 of an air defence gun deployed for the protection of an airfield. During an enemy air raid he directed the fire of his gun accurately and shot down one enemy aircraft.

In this action, Lance Havildar (GD) Kans Raj displayed gallantry and professional skill of a high order.

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