Vir Chakra (VrC)

During the operations against Pakistan on 3 December 1971, Lieutenant Mohan Singh was serving with a battalion of Assam Regiment. His platoon was assigned the task of capturing an enemy medium machine gun post in the Amritsar Sector. The position was held by a section and enemy had laid mines in the area. In spite of intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Mohan Singh led his men to successful completion of the task in utter disregard for his safety. He was personally responsible for silencing the MMG by lobbing a grenade into the post. In this action, Lieutenant Mohan Singh displayed gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty of a high order.