Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Satish Chandra Joshi VrC
Citation
Lieutenant S.C. Joshi was the young subaltron with Central India Horse deployed in J&K in 1948. He displayed numerous acts of bravery and showed dash and courage of the highest order. First on 8 April 1948, while withdrawing to an important place he came under heavy enemy fire for the first time in his life. Despite his lack of experience, he carried out the task most courageously. On1 May 1948 while under continuous mortar fire, he helped the Engineers to clear a roadblock. Then he manoeuvred his tank troop over difficult terrain and continued his advance till the object was captured.
On 10 May 1948, he displayed excellent tactical sense while helping an infantry battalion to withdraw after its attack had been stalled by the enemy. On 14 June 1948, he evacuated two badly wounded jawans in his tanks and with complete disregard to his own safety.
On 10 May 1948, he displayed excellent tactical sense while helping an infantry battalion to withdraw after its attack had been stalled by the enemy. On 14 June 1948, he evacuated two badly wounded jawans in his tanks and with complete disregard to his own safety.