Vir Chakra (VrC)

Havildar Dal Bahadur Gurung was Platoon Havildar of a platoon of Gorkha Rifles, which was ordered to capture enemy 3-inch mortars and an anti-tank gun. Havildar Gurung, with a section went for the anti-tank gun. In spite of heavy fire, he led his section and not only captured the anti-tank gun but also silenced the light machine gun by a crawling up to it and killing the

enemy.

In this action, Havildar Gurung displayed gallantry and leadership of a high order.