Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lance Naik Gopal Singh was the Bren group commander of a section, which was holding a feature. At 0300 hours on 27 July 1948, the enemy put in a very strong attack supported by mortar, which was repulsed twice. As the enemy was reorganizing to put in a third attack, the company decided to launch a counteroffensive from the flank.

Before the assault could be launched, it was necessary to remove our own booby traps. Lance Naik Gopal Singh volunteered to go alone through an area swept by heavy enemy fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he crawled forward and with cold courage removed all the booby traps. As the assault went in, he again brought his Bren group into action and was personally responsible for annihilating the enemy Bren group. He once again crawled forward and brought in the enemy gun intact.

By his actions, Lance Naik Gopal Singh made the job of the counter-attacking platoon very easy. His extreme devotion to duty in the face of the enemy was an inspiring example to all the men.