Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 4 December 1971, a battalion of Jat Regiment was ordered to clear an enemy post in the Rajasthan Sector. This post was held in strength by the enemy The attack was held up due to heavy and accurate light machine gun fire from the enemy post. Havildar Hem Chander, with utter disregard for his personal safety, crawled forward and destroyed the enemy light machine gun Bunker with a grenade. His action materially contributed to the success of the attack.

In this action, Havildar Hem Chander exhibited commendable courage and determination.