Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 25 August 1965, an assault by one of our companies on an enemy position in Jammu and Kashmir was held up as its only approach route was covered by MMG and LMG fire by the enemy. Sepoy Gurmel Singh, who was in the forward section, rushed forward, charged straight for the enemy LMG, and holding it by the barrel, pulled it out; but while doing so he got a burst from the enemy LMG and was killed.

Sepoy Gurmel Singh displayed exemplary courage and determination in the best traditions of the Army.