Vir Chakra (VrC)

Naik Jagdish Singh was section commander in a company which was assigned the task of eliminating a strongly defended enemy position in the Khem Karan Sector on 21 September 1965. Just as our infantry assault went in, it was discovered that there were tanks in the enemy locality. Naik Jagdish Singh was given the task of destroying these tanks with Strim grenades. He skillfully moved around, positioned himself advantageously and destroyed one tank.

By now the enemy had started bringing down heavy fire from a covering tank and artillery fire. Regardless of his personal safety, Naik Jagdish Singh moved forward and with his Strim grenades destroyed another tank. He was killed by a burst from a Browning.

In this action, Naik Jagdish Singh displayed his courage and devotion to duty in the best traditions of the Army.