Vir Chakra (VrC)

Naib Subedar Mam Chand Sharma was commanding a platoon of Mahar Regiment during an assault on an enemy post in the Eastern Sector. The enemy was occupying well-fortified positions and was supported by medium machine guns. He led the attack with complete disregard for his personal safety. During the assault, his platoon came under heavy and accurate machine gun fire from upper storey of a building, which was inflicting heavy casualties on his platoon. Naib Subedar Sharma personally led his men and charged the machine gun post. During this charge, he received a bullet in his chest but undeterred he pressed on with the assault and silenced the enemy machine gun before succumbing to his wound.

In this action, Naib Subedar Sharma displayed gallantry, leadership and determination of a high order.