His Majesty the King promoted Colonel Kipchu Dorji from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier this morning at Tashichhodzong. His Majesty the King awarded Tashi Khaddar to the Brigadier in the sacred chamber of the golden throne room. Following the ceremony, Brigadier Kipchu Dorji made an offering at the goenkhang of the Tashichhodzong.
Brigadier Kipchu Dorji is from Haa Toe village in Haa. He was born in 1955. He was commissioned from Indian Military Academy in December 1974.
Brigadier Kipchu Dorji joined the Royal Body Guard in 1976. This is his 38th year in his service at the armed force.