Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Mendettira Mandappa Ravi, commanding a company of Bihar Regiment, was assigned the task of capturing an enemy strong point in the Eastern Sector. During the assault, his company came under intense artillery, small arm and tank fire and he was seriously wounded by a shell splinter. Undeterred by the heavy volume of fire and unmindful of his injuries, Major Ravi led the charge. Inspired by his courage, his company rushed the objective and captured it after fierce fighting. One enemy tank was also captured intact in this attack.

In this action, Major Ravi displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.