Vir Chakra (VrC)

Major Gurdev Singh Jaswal was commanding a company during the operations against Pakistan in the Western Sector. His battalion was ordered to capture the enemy position based on Chak Amru railway station in the Shakargarh Sector. He led the assault through a tactical minefield of 600 yards depth. Because of the swift assault led by him, the enemy was taken by surprise and routed. During the reorganisation, his company came under accurate and intense enemy medium machine gun and artillery fire. Despite this he moved from trench to trench to encourage his men. While doing this, he was mortally hit by an enemy medium machine gun burst.

Throughout this action, Major G.S. Jaswal displayed gallantry, determination and leadership of a high order.