Flt Lt Lawrence Frederic Pereira (10 June 1945 – 14 December 1971) was an Indian air force officer. He was the recipient of the Vir Chakra, India's gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the battlefield.[1]
The citation for the Vir Chakra awarded to him reads:
CITATION (FLIGHT LIEUTENANT LAWRENCE FREDRIC PEREIRA)
During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Lawrence Fredric Pereira was employed on Forward Air Controller duties with an Army brigade in a forward area. He was required to direct close air support aircraft on to enemy targets from forward locations. His directions were responsible for many successful attacks by our aircraft on enemy concentrations. On the 14th December 1971, while performing his duties, he was hit by enemy bullets as a result of which he died.
Throughout, Flight Lieutenant Lawrence Fredric Pereira displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.[3]
Vir Chakra