23rd January 2018 14:38:35 Hours
Major General PWB Jayasundara USP ndc psc IG assumed office as the 18th Colonel Commandant of the Regiment of Artillery on 26th May 2016 in a grandiose ceremony held at Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.
He revered the fallen heroes of the regiment by laying a floral wreath at the Regimental Monument expressing his utmost concern towards them as the foremost event of the ceremony. Then he reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by the RHQ and accepted the regimental salute accorded by members of the regiment in a parade which included Regimental Colours.
As a symbolic gesture of taking over the command, Major General Priyantha Jayasundara placed his signature for a formal document in a presence of Council members, Commanding Officers and staff of RHQ after a brief religious observances and lighting of the traditional oil lamp. The days events also textured with a tea party at Officres Mess and All Rank Lunch. Large numbers of officers were present to witness the ceremony and greet the newly appointed Colonel Commandant.
Major General P W B Jayasundara USP ndc psc IG is the most senior gunner officer serving with the regiment who is having immensurable experiences in the Army. In addition to newly bestowed responsibilities as Colonel Commandant, he is currently holding the office as the GOC, 52 Division.
