Vir Chakra (VrC)

Captain Vishnu Swarup Sharma took over command of a company of Brigade of the Guards on the death of the company commander in an attack on the enemy post in the Eastern Sector. Although his company had been reduced to half the strength through casualties, he refused to withdraw from the objective in spite of repeated counter-attacks by the enemy. On one 1 occasion, he personally launched a bayonet counter-attack on the enemy who had surrounded the post. In spite of heavy enemy pressure, he held his ground and eventually rejoined his unit with remaining men of his Company.

Throughout, Captain Sharma displayed commendable courage, leadership and determination.