Vir Chakra (VrC)

Captain Nawal Singh Rajawat was the company commander of a battalion of Rajput Regiment. On 5 December 1971, he led his company to capture a feature across the Dara Baba Nanak Bridge. Captain Rajawat successfully infiltrated the area and attacked the enemy position. During the assault, the enemy brought down intense fire with all available weapons, including artillery fire, but this did not deter him. Regardless of his personal safety, he led his men in the assault and captured the feature, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. 

In this action, Captain Rajawat displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.