 Throughout the advance, from 5 December onwards, he displayed exemplary devotion to duty and was responsible for clearance of minefields of 1000-1500 yards depth at Thakurdwara, Lohara and Basantar river.While supervising the minefield lane near Basantar river this gallant officer was killed due to enemy artillery fire.Major Vijay Rattan Choudhary's exceptional devotion to duty, extraordinary bravery, inspiring leadership and supreme sacrifice were in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.