Vir Chakra (VrC)

Jemadar Thambu Ram was the Platoon Commander of Second Company detailed for exploitation at the battle of the Mameli Dhar on 2 March 1948. Soon after the capture of the objective by the First Company, his platoon tookup position on the West and engaged the enemy with all available weapons at very close range. He himself first fired 2" mortar and then the LMG inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. The enemy battalion retreated but again started collecting behind a "nulla". He charged the enemy by personally leading his platoon. He was hit by a gun burst and fell down. However, after a few seconds, he again got up, shouted at his platoon and advanced to face the enemy who had by then started fleeing. But Jemadar Thambu Ram was again hit by a bullet on his head and he died on the spot.

Jemadar Thambu Ram displayed great courage and devotion to duty and set a fine example for his men.