Vir Chakra (VrC)

Naik Gurjant Singh was section commander of one of the assaulting platoons of Sikh Regiment, which attacked Parbat Ali in the Rajasthan Sector on the night of 12 December 1971. After his platoon had captured the objective, the enemy was seen forming up for a counter-attack. His platoon was ordered to charge at the enemy and break up their assault. Naik Gurjant Singh led his section and in the hand-to-hand fight bayoneted seven enemy soldiers to death before he succumbed to his injuries.

In this action, Naik Gurjant Singh displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.