Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Pradeep Kumar Sharma was a battery commander with a battalion of Gorkha Rifles during the attack on the Dera Baba Nanak Bridge on the night of3 December 1971. A change in the attack plan involved complete revision of the artillery fire plan and Major Sharma was able to accomplish this with great speed and precision. During the attack he noticed an enemy medium machine gun inflicting casualties on our troops. With complete disregard for his safety, he charged the enemy bunker, killed the crew, and silenced the machine gun. 

In this action, Major Sharma displayed gallantry, leadership and professional skill of a high order.