Vir Chakra (VrC)

Havildar Ramesh Kumar was commanding a platoon, which was ordered to reinforce a position in the Comilla Sector. While the platoon was passing through an open paddy field, it was attacked by an enemy company which was hiding in a jungle patch. Under the inspiring leadership of Havildar Ramesh Kumar, the platoon fought the enemy resolutely. The enemy withdrew after bitter hand-to-hand fighting, leaving behind dead and wounded. Whilst rallying his men, Havildar Ramesh Kumar, was fatally wounded by an enemy machine gun burst. In this action, Havildar Ramesh Kumar displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.