Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 20, October 1962, when his battalion in the Tsangdhar area was attacked by the Chinese forces, Havildar Ganga Bahadur Rawat was performing the duties of a Company Havildar Major. When a platoon was being over-run, Havildar Rawat counter-attacked the enemy with his men. Although the enemy forces were all over the platoon position, he charged the enemy. The suddenness of the attack confused the enemy and enabled Havildar Rawat's small force to reach the platoon headquarters. At this stage the enemy opened heavy small arms fire. Havildar Rawat was last seen encouraging his men for a counter-attack, which prevented the collapse of the platoon's defences.

In this action, Havildar Rawat displayed courage, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order in keeping with the best traditions of our Army.