Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 5 December 1971, Lance Dafadar Sushil Kumar was the gunner of the troop leader's tank guarding a crossing in the Chhamb Sector when he was attacked by an enemy squadron of tanks and infantry. He manned and fired his gun effectively destroying five T-59 tanks of the enemy. In this action, Lance Dafadar Sushil Kumar displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.