Vir Chakra (VrC)

Captain Irala Jayaram Reddy was the forward observation officer with the leading company of a battalion of Sikh Regiment during their attack on an area in the Rajasthan Sector. During the assault, he brought down accurate and intense fire on the enemy, which contributed largely to the capture of the objective. After the capture of the objective, he engaged the withdrawing enemy with intense artillery fire, causing heavy casualties. During another attack, excellent control of artillery ensured complete neutralisataion of enemy weapons and breaking up of the enemy counter attack.

Throughout, Captain Reddy displayed gallantry, leadership and professional skill of a high order.