Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lance Havildar Dilbagh Singh was a section commander in a pioneer platoon of Punjab Regiment during the operations in the Shakargarh Sector. After the capture of Shabazpur position, Lance Havildar Dilbagh Singh was given the task of making safe lane through a minefield 600 yards deep. Notwithstanding intense enemy fire, he kept on prodding and removing enemy mines in complete disregard of his personal safety. The safe lane was almost complete when Lance Havildar Dilbagh Singh was blown up while neutralising an anti-tank mine.

In this action, Lance Havildar Dilbagh Singh showed commendable courage and devotion to duty.