Brig KS Gourishankar MvC

 Brig KS Gourishankar

SERVICE NUMBER IC-3999

RANK Lieutenant General (Then Brigadier)

NAME Krishnaswami Gowri Shankar

SON OF Pinayur Krishnaswami Sastri

RESIDENT OF (Village/District/State)/

DOMICILE Chingleput, Tamil Nadu

UNIT/REGIMENT/CORPS Corps of Signals

SERVICE Indian Army

DATE OF ENROLMENT/ COMMISSION 12 September 1948

AWARD/DATE OF ACTION Maha Vir Chakra/ 05 December 1971

WAR/BATTLE/OPERATION Indo-Pak War 1971

Birth: 18 Oct 1927

Marital Status: Married

Spouse Name: Mrs Radha Gowri Shankar

Medals:

MVC, Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily, Date of Award: 05 Dec 1971 More Details

Educational Institutions:

St Joseph's School, Chingleput, Tamil Nadu

Madras Christian College, Chennai (Intermediate)

Children:

Col Gautam Ravindranath, VSM, DoB: 28 May 1953, (Son)

Matangi Gowri Shankar, DoB: 27 Feb 1958, (Daughter)

Permanent Address:

E-1001/1002, Maestros

Wanowadi

Pune

Maharashtra

411040

India

Contact Details:

Telephone: 020-6851993

Citation:

Brigadier Krishnaswamy Gowri Shankar was commanding an infantry brigade which was responsible for the defence of Dera Baba Nanak on the western Front. His brigade was given the task of capturing a well-prepared and heavily fortified enemy locality, which was held in strength by the enemy. He showed boldness and originality in the planning of the attack. During the attack he was always in the forefront, directing operations and exercising personal control, undeterred by heavy enemy tank, medium machine gun and artillery fire. By his presence with the forward troops, sharing their hardships and dangers, he not only inspired confidence but also was able to modify the plans to ensure speed and maintain the momentum of the attack. His skill and inspiring presence ensured success of this attack with heavy losses to the enemy.

During this action, Brigadier Shankar displayed conspicuous gallantry and outstanding leadership

egazette 12 Feb 1972