Vir Chakra (VrC)

Naik Munshi Ram was commander of a forward section of a post in Ladakh. On 22 October 1962, the post was attacked by about 250 Chinese. After a few hours of fighting, it became necessary to replenish the stock of ammunition for the light machine gun of the section. Naik Munshi Ram unmindful of the risk to his life, came out of his trench and brought ammunition from the reserve. While returning to his trench, he was hit by a shell and killed.

Naik Munshi Ram's courage and selfless devotion to duty in the face of the enemy were in the highest traditions of our Army