Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Lieutenant Commander George Martis was the leader of naval force, which operated off the coast of enemy held territories in Bangladesh. He was called upon to operate his unit inside enemy held territory to provide information and damage enemy gunboats and ships in harbours. He led his team into various enemy held ports and managed to supply useful information to the Navy. He was also responsible for causing serious damage to enemy gunboats and ships.

Throughout, Lieutenant Commander Martis displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.