Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
Awardee: Ram Dharam Dass Hira PVSM, MVC
Citation
Brigadier R.D. Hira, Commander of an infantry brigade, was continuously engaged in active operations from 5 August 1965. With initiative, energy and resourcefulness, he kept the Pakistani infiltrators on the run in the Kashmir Valley and inflicted serious losses on them.
On the commencement of hostilities with Pakistan on the Punjab border, his brigade was assigned the task of cutting off Sialkot from the North. This involved movement of the brigade by night through unreconnoitered enemy territory and talung up a defensive position so that during the day it could hold against enemy counter-attacks. Brigadier Hira carried out this task with complete success. By the presence among his troops when they were under attack, he inspired them not only to hold their position but also to inflict serious losses on the enemy. In these operations, Brigadier Hira displayed exemplary leadership, courage and resourcefulness In the best traditions of the Army.
On the commencement of hostilities with Pakistan on the Punjab border, his brigade was assigned the task of cutting off Sialkot from the North. This involved movement of the brigade by night through unreconnoitered enemy territory and talung up a defensive position so that during the day it could hold against enemy counter-attacks. Brigadier Hira carried out this task with complete success. By the presence among his troops when they were under attack, he inspired them not only to hold their position but also to inflict serious losses on the enemy. In these operations, Brigadier Hira displayed exemplary leadership, courage and resourcefulness In the best traditions of the Army.