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Vir Chakra (VrC)

Awardee: Nanji Ram VrC

Gazette Notification
94 Pres/72,19-8-72
Operation
1971 Cactus Lily (1971)
Date of Award
12 Sep 1971

Citation

Subedar Nanji Ram was second in command of a party detailed to lay an ambush in the Eastern Sector. On 12 September 1971, three enemy boats were sighted. Subedar Nanji Ram engaged the boats with accurate and effective fire and destroyed them. One officer and 9 other ranks of the enemy were killed in this ambush.

In this operation, Subedar Nanji Ram displayed gallantry, professional skill, and leadership of a high order. 
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