Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Kanshi Ram VrC
Citation
Havildar Kanshi Ram was MMG section commander attached to a company during a battalion attack on a feature south of Haji Pir Pass on the night of 20 September 1965. The advance of the assaulting company was halted by an enemy MMG and Havildar Kanshi Ram was ordered to engage it. While carrying out the task, he was hit by an enemy MMG burst in the arm and shoulder, but disregarding his injuries, he continued firing and finally silenced the enemy MMG. Though badly wounded, Havildar Kanshi Ram continued to assist his company.
Soon after the company reached the objective, the enemy counter-attacked and Havildar Kanshi Ram, although profusely bleeding, kept on firing on the enemy He was hit again and succumbed to his injuries.
Throughout, Havildar Kanshi Ram displayed exemplary courage, determination and devotion to duty in the best traditions of the Army
Soon after the company reached the objective, the enemy counter-attacked and Havildar Kanshi Ram, although profusely bleeding, kept on firing on the enemy He was hit again and succumbed to his injuries.
Throughout, Havildar Kanshi Ram displayed exemplary courage, determination and devotion to duty in the best traditions of the Army