Sahib Singh Sokhey
Sir Sahib Singh Sokhey | |
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Credit: Wellcome Library | |
| Born | 15 December 1887 |
| Died | 24 October 1971 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | British Indian (1887-1947) Indian (1947-1971) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | Science, war work |
| Awards | Knighthood (1946) Lenin Peace Prize (1953) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
| Institutions | Haffkine Institute |
| Doctoral advisor | Otto Folin |
| Military career | |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1913–1947 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | Indian Medical Service Indian Army Medical Corps |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 3 April 1952 – 2 April 1956 | |
Major General Sir Sahib Singh Sokhey FNA, FASc (15 December 1887 – 24 October 1971) was an Indian biochemist, a British Indian Army general and a military physician who was also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, from 3 April 1952 to 2 April 1956.