Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Ram Swarup Sharma was in command of a company during an attack on an enemy position in the Khem Karan Sector on 21 September 1965. Despite heavy enemy fire on the company, he moved forward and assaulted the enemy position with courage and determination. As a result, the enemy fled. Two enemy tanks were destroyed and some arms were captured.

In this action, Major Sharma displayed gallantry and initiative of a high order.