Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Rifleman PR. Gurung was a member of a medium machine gun detachment attached to a rifle company on the Eastern Front.  His company was attacked by intense and accurate heavy machine gun fire from an enemy bunker. Rifleman P.R. Gurung immediately rushed forward and single-handed charged the enemy machine gun post. Though mortally wounded, he continued the charge and silenced the enemy machine gun before he fell down dead. In this action, Rifleman PR. Gurung displayed outstanding bravery in total disregard for his personal safety.