Vir Chakra (VrC)

Captain Sukhwant Singh Gill was the officiating battery commander with a battalion of Sikh Regiment in the Chhamb Sector. On 3 and 4 December 1971, the enemy launched a series of massive attacks against our positions supported by armour, artillery and mortar fire. Captain Gill's accurate and effective control of the artillery fire was responsible to a large extent in inflicting heavy casualties and breaking up the enemy assault. On 6 December, our troops counter-attacked. Captain Gill, acting also as the Observation Post Officer, brought down heavy artillery and automatic fire. Undeterred by heavy enemy artillery and automatic fire, he came out in the open to observe and direct own artillery fire, thereby contributing to the success of the attack.

Throughout this action, Captain Gill displayed gallantry, professional skill and leadership of a high order.