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Vir Chakra (VrC)

Awardee: Kycharala Mahalakshmia VrC

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

Citation

On 17 December 1971, while commanding a detachment of an air defence battery deployed in the Shakargarh Sector, Havildar Kycharala Mahalakshmia directed the fire of his gun in an accurate manner resulting in the shooting down of one of the four enemy aircraft attacking his gun. In this action, Havildar Mahalakshmia displayed gallantry and professional skill of a high order.
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