Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 28 September 1965, Major K T Madusudan Pillai was the affiliated battery commander with a battalion of Sikh Light Infantry. The battalion was ordered to clear two important hill features on Kalidhar in the Chhamb Sector, which Pakistani forces had, notwithstanding the cease-fire, encroached upon. During this attack Major Pillai provided most accurate and close fire support to our attacking troops. When our troops were unable to consolidate their position at Budhi Dhah, Major Pillai was given the command of the force. He immediately stabilised the situation and personally led the infantry forward. By his inspiring leadership, he was able to integrate the infantry and artillery and to gain a foothold on the Kalidhar ridge. 

Throughout the operations, Major Pillai displayed courage, leadership and remarkable initiative in the best traditions of the Indian Army