Sonam Wangchuk


Sonam Wangchuk

Born (1964-05-11) 11 May 1964 (age 60)
Sankar, Leh district, Ladakh, India
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Army
Years of service1987 - 2018
Rank Colonel
Service numberIC-45952M
Unit 4 Assam Regiment
The Ladakh Scouts
Battles / warsKargil War
Awards Maha Vir Chakra
Spouse(s)Padma 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 feet as a Major during Kargil War, he is known as the Lion of Ladakh in the Indian Army.