Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lieutenant Ujjagar Singh Teje was commander of a company of J&K Militia in Jammu & Kashmir when on 22 September 1964 one of his platoons was attacked by approximately 50 Pakistani intruders, supported by mortar and medium machine gun fire. Leading a section himself, he defended the post courageously and repulsed the attack inflicting heavy casualties on the intruders but was himself killed in this action.

Lieutenant Ujjagar Singh Teje displayed courage and leadership in the best traditions of the Army.