RETIRING MAJOR GENERAL DIAS ACCORDED MILITARY SALUTE
The Gajaba Regiment held a colourful farewell parade on 30th December 2015 to its one of most proud sons, Major General Jagath Dias WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc. The former Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Army took salute for the last time at the Home of Keterians after a distinguished career spanning 35 years.
Major General Jagath Dias WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc was a proud product of Ananda College Colombo, His exemplary leadership was instrumental in eliminating terrorism in Sri Lanka, as Commander of 57 Infantry Division in Wanni Humanitarian Operation from 2006 to 2009.
He was a veteran Infantryman, who pioneered the 10th Battalion the Gajaba Regiment from 1994 to 1996.
