Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 18 November 1962, the Chinese forces attacked Gurung Hill in the Chushul area in overwhelming strength after heavy and concentrated artillery and mortar fire.

Captain A.K. Dewan, who was supporting the defending infantry, moved his tanks forward at considerable risk, himself remaining in an open jeep to have better visibility and mobility. In complete disregard of his own safety, he conducted and controlled the supporting fire of his tank troop and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. With his accurate fire, he also provided cover for some of the infantry to withdraw from the forward defences.

Captain Dewan displayed courage ad devotion to duty of a high order.