Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 16 December 1971, Captain S.F! Surendra Nath was the regiment medical officer with a battalion of Madras Regiment during the battle of the Basantar River in the Shakargarh Sector. While establishing a bridgehead across the Basantar the battalion suffered heavy casualties. Carrying his medical haversack, he moved from one casualty to another in utter disregard of his safety, rendering medical aid. In this process, he was hit by a splinter and succumbed to his injuries.

In this operation, Captain Surendra Nath displayed commendable courage, determination and devotion to duty.