Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Rajvinder Singh Cheema VrC
Citation
On 6 December 1971, Lieutenant Rajvinder Singh Cheema led his troop for the capture of certain areas in the Western Sector. He showed great skill and determination in crossing a bund and, undeterred by enemy fire, he captured an enemy post. Even when isolated at night, he stuck to his position and repulsed enemy counter-attacks.
In this action, Lieutenant Rajvinder Singh Cheema displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.