Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Jagrnal Singh Rathore, commanding a company of Grenadiers, was assigned the task of capturing a feature held by the enemy in strength in the Rajasthan Sector. On 6 December 1971, when his company assaulted this position, the enemy brought down heavy machine gun and mortar fire, pinning down the assaulting troops. Undeterred, Major Rathore led one of his platoons to a flank and, charging with speed and determination, overpowered the enemy. In this action, Major Rathore displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.