Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

After the breaking up of the Zojila defences on 2 November 1948 a platoon of 5 GR was sent up Badgumbar Nar to round up the Hostiles. The platoon suddenly came up against heavy enemy fire from a well dug-in bunker. In order to avoid casualties it was necessary to find two men who would creep up and knockout the bunker. Lance Havildar Ram Parsad was the first to volunteer and he crept forward with grenades and sten gun. He was followed by a rifleman. It was due to the daring spirit shown by Lance Havildar Ram Parsad and the way he planned the attack that the bunker was knocked out and the enemy position captured.

This fearless NCO showed an admirable sense of duty and daring leadership, and was a great inspiration to his men.