Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Naik Prem Bahadur Gurung of 4 Gorkha Rifles was inducted into Siachen Glacier area, where his company occupied the defence at Bilafondla Complex. On the night of23 September 1987, enemy troops launched determined attacks on his post, but were repulsed. Again, on the night of 24 September 1987, enemy troops launched a massive attack on the post with heavy artillery. During the action, the Commander was hit and Naik Prem Bahadur Gurung took over as Section Commander. As the battle raged, his Section was running out of ammunition. Undeterred, he ran to his platoon headquarters twice under intense fire to replenish the Section with ammunition. His section ultimately beat back a series of enemy attacks.

On 24 September 1987, at about 0325 hours, enemy troops launched yet another attack. When these troops were just 50 yards from the post, he got out of his trench and charged them, throwing grenades and firing with his rifle. At this gallant charge, the adversary's troops took to their heels. Having exhausted his ammunition, Naik Gurung threw away his rifles, unbuckled his khukri and ran after them hacking three of the four fleeing soldiers. But during the hand-to-hand fight, he was shot in the chest and later died.

Naik Prem Bahadur Gurung displayed conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy's troops and died fighting for his country.