Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Waryam Singh was commanding a platoon of Jammu & Kashmir Rifles in the Cho La area. On 1 October 1967 when the Chinese suddenly opened fire with heavy machine gun and recoilless guns, Subedar Waryam Singh immediately ordered his men to fire back at the Chinese forces. Despite heavy enemy fire, he moved from one position to another instilling confidence in his men. At times, he himself engaged the Chinese with his sub-machine gun and foiled their attempts to over-run his position. Throughout, Subedar Waryam Singh displayed courage, leadership and devotion to duty.