Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Lance Naik Bal Bahadur Gurung and his section were given the task of raiding an enemy medium machine gun bunker in the Sylhet Sector. Lance Naik Gurung and another jawan crawled within fifteen yards of the post and lobbed grenades. With great presence of mind Lance Naik Gurung charged the enemy bunker with a khukri and killed two of the enemy soldiers. The rest fled leaving their arms.

In this action, Lance Naik Gurung displayed gallantry, determination and devotion to duty of a high order.