Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lance Havildar Raghbir Singh was a section commander in a battalion of JAK Rifles protecting Khalra Bridge over the Upper Bari Doab Canal. On 3 December 1971, the enemy attacked in overwhelming strength after dark.

Though heavily outnumbered and virtually surrounded, he inspired his section to hold their ground and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. His section stuck to their position and denied the bridge to the enemy. In the process he was seriously wounded and succumbed to his injuries.

In this action, Lance Havildar Raghbir Singh displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.