Lance Dafadar Gobind Singh Rathore of Indian Cavalry showed most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in thrice volunteering to carry messages between the regiment and brigade headquarters, a distance of 1.5 miles, over open ground which was under the observation and heavy fire of the enemy. He succeeded each time in delivering his message, although on each occasion his horse was shot and he was compelled to finish his journey on foot.

He was personally awarded the Victoria Cross at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace by the King in the year 1937.

Victoria Cross is the highest Gallantry award in British forces.