Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Gurcharan Singh was commanding a platoon of Sikh Regiment during an attack on the enemy positions at Parbat Ali in the Rajasthan Sector. He led his men across a minefield 600 metres deep and captured the objective after hand-to-hand fighting. While reorganizing on the objective, he observed two enemy companies forming up for a counter-attack. He led his platoon in a charge on the enemy. This unexpected attack, launched with speed and determination, broke up the enemy attack and they withdrew in utter confusion. During this attack, he was mortally wounded and died fighting.

In this action, Subedar Gurcharan Singh displayed bravery, initiative and leadership of a high order.