VIR CHAKRA 12 NOVEMBER 1971 NAGA REGIMENT SUBEDAR MAJOR & HONORARY CAPTAIN (THEN HAVILDAR) SANGRAM SINGH RAWAT
Havildar Sangram Singh Rawat of NAGA REGIMENT was commanding a medium machine gun detachment during the 1971 Indo-Pak War in the Eastern Sector. The enemy launched an attack on his post in strength but Havildar Rawat employed his weapon with great skill bringing down devastating fire inflicting heavy casualties. The enemy launched another attack but he again brought down accurate fire killing a number of enemy soldiers. The enemy closed on to the position damaging the gun and he was injured. With utter disregard for his safety, he ordered his detachment to move but he himself stayed behind to cover their move to another position. The enemy charged his post but he kept them at bay by lobbing hand grenades. He displayed gallantry, determination, and leadership of a high order.
VIR CHAKRA
12 NOVEMBER 1971 NAGA REGIMENT
SUBEDAR MAJOR & HONORARY CAPTAIN (THEN HAVILDAR) SANGRAM SINGH RAWAT
On 12 November 1971 Havildar Sangram Singh Rawat was commander of detachment in the Eastern Sector.He brought down devastating fire from the enemy by employing his gun and lobbing hand grenades with great skill. For his determination and leadership he was awarded Vir Chakra Havildar Sangram Singh Rawat was commanding a MMG detachment in the Eastern Sector.When his post was attacked he inflicted heavy losses on the enemy and held them at bay.For his bravery he was awarded Vir chakra.

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