Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 8 September 1965, as the troop leader of the vanguard squadron of Poona Horse, Second Lieutenant Har lqbal Singh Dhaliwal was leading his troop in the Sialkot Sector, his first contact was with five enemies Patton tanks on the north of Phillora crossroads. After he ordered his troop into firing positions, his tank was hit and caught fire. Abandoning the burning tank he and his crew collected in a ditch: The driver was however badly injured and fell near the burning tank. Despite the danger, Second Lieutenant Dhaliwal ran forward under direct enemy fire, picked up the driver and then brought his full crew back to the rear of the squadron position. In this action, Second Lieutenant Dhaliwal displayed exceptional courage and presence of mind and was a source of inspiration to all in his command.