Vir Chakra (VrC)

Havildar Nandan Singh was detachment commander in the recoilless rifle platoon of Kumaon Regiment. During the attack on an area in the Eastern Sector, undeterred by heavy fire from small arms and accurate shelling, he stuck to his gun and destroyed seven enemy strong points, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. His action was directly responsible for the capture of the objective.

In this action, Havildar Nandan Singh displayed courage and determination of a high order.