Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Squadron Leader Kirpal Singh, with utter disregard for his safety, carried out 9 successful operational sorties in the face of stiff enemy air and ground opposition. The information obtained from these sorties proved of great value to our air and ground forces in taking swift action to deal with enemy concentrations.

Throughout, Squadron Leader Kirpal Singh displayed gallantry, determination and professional skill of a high order.