Sonam Wangchuk (soldier)

For the Ladakhi social reformer, see Sonam Wangchuk.

Colonel

Sonam Wangchuk

MVC
Born (1964-05-11) 11 May 1964
Sankar, Leh district, Ladakh, India
Allegiance India
Branch Indian Army
Service years1987 - 2018
Rank Colonel
Service numberIC-45952M
Unit 4 Assam Regiment
The Ladakh Scouts
ConflictsKargil War
Awards Maha Vir Chakra
SpousePadma Angmo

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC is an Indian Army veteran, who served with the Assam Regiment and the Ladakh Scouts. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, during his successful operation in the Kargil War. Due to his exemplary feat as a Major during Kargil War, he is known as the Lion of Ladakh in the Indian Army.

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