Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 25 July, 1948, "C" Company of 2/4 Gorkha Rifles was engaged in a diversionary attack while advancing towards Kanzalwan in J&K The forward elements of the Company came under heavy enemy fire and were pinned down. Lance Naik Kalicharan Gurung, a Section Commander, was ordered to advance along a flank and help the remainder platoon to pull out. It was not an easy job for Lance Naik Kalicharan's section as the enemy had caught the platoon in a gully showering bullets on it from all directions. In spite of constant sniping and MMG firing, this young NCO managed to occupy a tactical position and brought the fire to bear upon the enemy guns. He then crawled forward a considerable length towards the enemy to evacuate own casualties lying in the open. Amidst hail of bullets and risk to his personal life, he brought back two of his wounded comrades. He dressed their wounds and also successfully withdrew his section carrying on his back the more seriously wounded comrade for a distance of more than 400 yards. 

Lance Naik Kalicharan Gurung showed initiative, cool courage, determination and leadership of the highest order and was able to save the lives of his colleagues.