Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Udai Singh Rawat was in command of a platoon of Garhwal Rifles near Nuranang in NEFA on 17 November 1962. At dawn, the Chinese attacked with heavy mortar and small arms fire support. A number of attacks were repulsed. At about 11 a.m. the enemy brought up a medium machine gun within 30 to 40 yards of the left flank. To destroy the enemy MMG, Subedar Rawat detailed a Lance Naik and two Riflemen and personally engaged it with one of his own light machine guns while the Lance Naik and the Riflemen crawled forward, killed the medium machine gunners by throwing grenades and brought back the gun. Subedar Rawat and his men prevented the enemy from over-running the defended locality.

Sub Rawat displayed steadfastness, determination and leadership of a high order during this operation.