Vir Chakra (VrC)

Sepoy Sonam Wangchok was posted at Chandni in Ladakh. On 20 October 1962, his post was attacked by the Chinese and he was severely wounded in the attack. However he stuck to his post with great courage and determination and kept on fighting till the time he was overpowered and killed by the enemy.

The valour and courage of Sepoy Sonam Wangchok in the face of the enemy was in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.