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“When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” — U.S. Marine Corps

Vir Chakra (VrC)

Awardee: Achhar Singh VrC

Gazette Notification
132 Pres 65,17-9-65
Operation
1965 Riddle (1965)
Date of Award
07 Sep 1965

Citation

On 7 September 1965, when Deccan Horse took part in an attack on the Rohi Bund near Khem Karan on the India-Pakistan border, Risaldar Achhar Singh handled his troop with skill and courage, destroying an enemy tank and damaging another. His example inspired his comrades and made the operation a great success.
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