Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Sonam Rabgais VrC
Citation
Sepoy Sonam Rabgais was at a post in Ladakh when it was heavily shelled and attacked by the Chinese on 27 October 1962. He fought bravely and remained at his post until he was killed in his trench. Sepoy Rabgais displayed commendable courage and devotion to duty in the highest traditions of our Army.

