Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: KK Gopalakrishnan Nair VrC
Citation
On 4 December 1971, while performing the dual role of sector commander and No. 1 of an air defence gun deployed for the protection of a depot at Pathankot, Havildar (GD) K KGopalakrishnan Nair directed the fire of his gun accurately and shot down a Pakistani Mirage aircraft.
In this action, Havildar Nair displayed gallantry and professional skill of a high order.