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55 INFANTRY DIVISION’S NEW GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING ASSUMED OFFICE
2024-11-27Major General BGS Fernando USP Hdmc psc assumed duties as the 28th General Officer Commanding of the 55 Infantry Division in a brief ceremony held at the Division Headquarters in Kilinochchi on 22 November 2024. The event commenced with welcoming the GOC by the Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers, followed by a Guard Turnout and Gaurd of honour.
Having attended the multi religious observances, Major General Sampath Fernando officially signed a document and planted a sapling in the Division premises as a symbolic gesture.
The newly-appointed GOC in line with military formalities addressed all Officers and Other Ranks. The event concluded with an All-Ranks tea.
Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, Staff Officers and Other Ranks of 55 Infantry Division attended the formalities.
Maj Gen BKGML Rodrigo RSP psc IG
Brig TGIA Ariyaratne RSP IG
Brig KADNR Kannangara RSP IG
Col DPLT Kaluaggala RSP USP IG
WO I GVS Iroshan USP
Seva Vanitha Branch
Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo
The Colonel Commandant,
and All Ranks
of
Regiment of Artillery
Congratulates
the following Gunner Officers
on their birthday Lt WWKRN Wickramasinghe SLA 0760868763
2/Lt R A G Pasindu SLA
0762533616
03 December 2024
