Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Subedar Malkiat Singh was commanding a platoon of a battalion of Punjab Regiment, which was occupying a defended area on the Eastern Front. His position was attacked in strength by Pakistan infantry and armour. Subedar Malkiat Singh moved from trench to trench encouraging his men. The enemy came within 50 yards and subjected his position to effective light machine gun fire and grenades from covered positions. With utter disregard for his own safety, he crawled forward to engage the enemy and, even though wounded, killed two enemy machine gunners before he was hit by an enemy tank as a result of which he died.

Throughout, Subedar Malkiat Singh displayed conspicuous bravery and leadership.