Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

2nd Lieutenant Shyamal Dev Goswamy was observation post officer on Gurung Hill, an important defensive position guarding the airfield at Chushul. On 18 November 1962, after a heavy barrage of artillery and mortar fire, the Chinese forces in overwhelming strength attacked this position. Despite heavy enemy pressure 2nd Lieutenant Goswami continued to perform his duties ofdirecting artillery fire on the enemy. He and the 4 Other Ranks of the observation post were under constant enemy fire. All 4 Other Ranks were killed and Lieutenant Goswamy himself seriously wounded, but he continued to perform his duty till he dropped unconscious. The enemy overran the position but left him apparently thinking he was dead. Later he was picked up and evacuated.

Throughout this action, 2nd Lieutenant Goswamy displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the finest traditions of our Army.