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

Vir Chakra (VrC)

Awardee: Amrit VrC

Gazette Notification
94 Pres/72,19-8-72
Operation
1971 Cactus Lily (1971)
Date of Award
16 Dec 1971

Citation

16 December 1971, a company of the Grenadiers was detailed to carry out reconnaissance of the enemy defences in the Shakargarh Sector. When Grenadier Amrit along with four other men got isolated and surrounded by the enemy in a village, he with utter disregard for his safety charged the enemy and killed three of them. In this action, Grenadier Amrit displayed gallantry and determination of a high order.
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