Vir Chakra (VrC)

Captain Sheo Ganesh Singh was the affiliated observation post officer with a battalion of Dogra Regiment, which was ordered to capture an important position in the Western Sector. The battalion came under effective artillery and machine gun fire in the initial stages of the assault. Captain Sheo Ganesh Singh, unmindful of his safety, moved from one point to another effectively neutralising enemy guns. Although injured, he continued to carry out his task effectively till he was mortally wounded. In this action, Captain Sheo Ganesh Singh displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.