Vir Chakra (VrC)

Subedar Gurcharan Singh was a platoon commander of Sikh Regiment occupying a defended area in the Eastern Sector. Two enemy platoons supported by medium machine guns established themselves between two Sikh company-defended locations and brought down heavy and accurate fire on his company. Naib Subedar Gurcharan Singh led his platoon in a lightning attack but was pinned down. He skillfully moved one of his light machine guns to an advantageous position for neutralising the enemy's weapons. Crawling from man to man, he inspired and exhorted his troops to get up and assault. Undeterred by the enemy fire and with complete disregard for his own safety, he got up and led the assault. Unnerved by this determined attack, the enemy hastily withdrew.

In this action, Naib Subedar Gurcharan Singh displayed gallantry, leadership and determination of high order.