Vir Chakra (VrC)

Lance Naik Raj Bahadur Gurung was section commander of a platoon, which was ordered to capture Top Sanjoi in Jammu & Kashmir on 3September 1965.As the platoon came close to its objective, the enemy opened fire with medium machine guns, light machine guns and rockets, as a result of which three of our men were killed.

Lance Naik Gurung took his section to the right of the bunkers and charged the enemy strong points. He jumped onto the roof of  the enemy bunker and then rushing inside slaughtered the enemy gunners and captured their gun. Thereafter, he killed three more  enemy soldiers. 

In this action, Lance Naik Gurung displayed courage, determination and leadership of a high order in the best traditions of the Army.