Vir Chakra (VrC)

Havildar Gurdev Singh was platoon havildar of a platoon of Sikh Regiment deployed in an area in the Western Sector. On 3 December 1971, his company position was attacked by the enemy in overwhelming strength, supported by heavy and accurate artillery fire. Havildar Gurdev Singh moved from bunker to bunker encouraging and inspiring his men. It was largely due to him that the attack was repulsed.

Throughout, Havildar Gurdev Singh displayed gallantry, determination, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.