Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Jit Singh VrC
Citation
On 14 March 1948, Jemadar Jit Singh was in command of the forward platoon of his company, which had been ordered to capture a strong enemy position near Ghaikot Forest. On capturing his first bound he was completely encircled by the enemy who were firing automatics.
Completely disregarding his own safety and giving an example of personal gallantry, Jemadar Jit Singh shouting the war cry of the battalion charged the enemy with a Khukri. His men followed him with bayonets and broke through the enemy. He chased the enemy from place to place inflicting heavy casualties, and captured the objective.
He showed remarkable courage and leadership in this action. Jemadar Jit Singh has been consistently gallant.
Completely disregarding his own safety and giving an example of personal gallantry, Jemadar Jit Singh shouting the war cry of the battalion charged the enemy with a Khukri. His men followed him with bayonets and broke through the enemy. He chased the enemy from place to place inflicting heavy casualties, and captured the objective.
He showed remarkable courage and leadership in this action. Jemadar Jit Singh has been consistently gallant.