Vir Chakra (VrC)

On 5 December 1971, a battalion of Punjab Regiment was holding an area in the Eastern Sector. The enemy attacked the battalion positions in strength supported by heavy machine gun and artillery fire. Sepoy Mehar Singh, who was manning a medium machine gun, came out of the trench with his gun to occupy a vantage position when he was hit by a bullet. Though bleeding profusely, he brought down heavy tire on the enemy. He was again hit by a machine gun burst, but he continued to fire till the attack was repulsed. However, he succumbed to his injuries.

In this action, Sepoy Mehar Singh displayed gallantry and determination of a high order.