23rd January 2018 15:11:53 Hours
One of the most proud sons of the Keterians Family Major General Nandana Senadeera WWV RWP RSP USP ndu, took final salute before the retirement on 04 November 2017 at the Home of Gajaba after spanning 33 years distinguished military career.
The series of formalities held at Home of Gajaba in connection with the relinquishment and commenced with reviewing of the Guard Turnout accorded to the retiring Major General on arrival to the venue. The Chief Guest inspected the Guard of Honour accorded to him by Parade Commander Lt Col Indika Priyakelum RSP psc and troops consists of 08 x188 and 01 x 03 Colour Squad in the Gajaba Regiment in keeping with military traditions. Maj Gen CP Gallage WWV RWP RSP USP USAWC, Maj Gen HRN Fernando RSP ndc, Maj Gen DMS Dissanayake WWV RWP RSP USP ndu, honorable members of Gajaba Regiment Council, the Comdt - RHQ GR Col WHKS Peiris RWP RSP USP, a large gathering of Snr Officers, Officers and ORs were participated to witness the event. Then after the Chief Guest participated for an all ranks tea.
He was a veteran Infantryman, his exemplary leadership was instrumental in eradicating terrorism in Sri Lanka and tremendous service contributed to the Sri Lanka Army by holding many Command and Staff appointments, few of them are Comdt IPSOTSL Kukuleganga, Centre Comdt RHQ GR, Offtg Comdt ITC Minneriya, Comdt RHQ SLAMC, Dir Psy Ops, GOC 12 Div for two times, GOC 11 Div and Comd SFHQ (E).
Further, he has attended many local and overseas courses during his military life. As well as this patriotic son wounded in the battle field and contributed, sacrificed his younger days for save the mother land from ruthless terrorism and appreciation of dedicated service rendered to Sri Lanka Army, he was awarded with Weera Wikrama Vibushana Padakkama (WWV) Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP), Rana Soora Padakkama (RSP), Uththama Seva Padakkama (USP) for unblemished service.
