Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lieutenant Colonel Raj Kumar Suri was in command of a battalion of Jat Regiment, which was occupying a position in an area in the Fazilka Sector. The battalion position was subjected to intense artillery and mortar fire from 3 to 17 December 1971. Though wounded by enemy shelling on 9 December, he continued to direct his troops and inspired them to hold onto their positions. The battalion repulsed two determined enemy attacks. 

Throughout, Lieutenant Colonel Suri displayed gallantry and leadership ofa high order.