Vir Chakra (VrC)

San Bahadur Gurung, commanding a platoon at Leh, was ordered to recapture Lasirmou at a height of 18,270 ft. On the night of 29 July 1948, he appeared in the rear of the enemy position after a strenuous night march of 13 hrs. in extremely difficult terrain. His successful attack resulted in the rout of the enemy who left behind many dead and one prisoner. 

In October, he worked as second in command of guerillas behind the enemy lines, destroying an enemy 3.7-inch howitzer at Basgo. Again in November he went 70 miles behind the enemy lines and destroyed a big enemy ammunition column at Lamayuru.

On all these occasions he showed outstanding bravery, devotion to duty and inspiring leadership.