11th October 2021 21:14:18 Hours
A farewell ceremony for Major General SS Waduge RWP RSP USP ndu psc, 46th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Training Command and 19th Colonel of the Regiment of the Gemunu Watch was held at the Regiment Centre on 05 October 2021, on his retirement after completion over 35 years of service in Sri Lanka Army.
Major General Sena Waduge was born on 06 October 1966 and he is a proud product of the Thissamaharama Maha Vidyalaya, Hambantota. He joined the Sri Lanka Army on 02 June 1986 with KDA Intake- 4 and commissioned on 1988, subsequently he posted to the 5th Battalion the Gemunu Watch.
Major General Sena Waduge has followed number of Local and foreign courses in his military career, such as: Young Officers’ Course - Pakistan, Junior Command Course - India, Unit Admin Course, Command and Staff Course – Army Command & Staff College Sri Lanka, Parachute Course – India, Defence Attache Orientation Course, Senior Command Course – India, Advanced Security Cooperation Programme - Hawai, Master of Military Science Strategic Studies Course – China, Human Resources Management Degree - University of Colombo and General Course in Diplomacy and International Relation.
Major General Sena Waduge had immensely contributed to the Army with his proficiency and he had proved himself as an icon of excellence by holding many Command, Staff and Instructional appointments in his military career. Some of those are Platoon Commander of 5th and 6th battalion the Gemunu Watch, Company Commander of 8th battalion the Gemunu Watch, Adjutant – Kotalawala Defence Academy, Support Company Commander – 9th battalion the Gemunu Watch, Senior Instructor - Sri Lanka Military Academy Diyatalawa, Second in Command – 5th and 7th battalion the Gemunu Watch, Staff Officer - Deputy Chief of Staff Office, Commanding Officer - 7th battalion the Gemunu Watch, General Staff Officer I (Operations) - Chief of Defence Staff Office, Brigade Commander - 513, 684, 232 and 234 infantry Brigades, Commandant – Combat Training School Ampara, Assistant Military Secretary – Military Secretary Branch Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Staff – Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni), General Officer Commanding – 52 Infantry Division, Adjutant General – Army Headquarters ,Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment and finally he performed duties as the 19th Colonel of the Regiment of the prestigious Gemunu Watch He is also held the appointments of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Training Command and 46th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.
Major General Sena Waduge possesses a clean and an unblemished record of conduct in the Army. He was actively taken part in operations against LTTE is adorned with gallantry and service decorations such as Rana Wickrama Padakkama awarded for individual acts of bravery and heroism in battle performed on own initiative, Rana Sura Padakkama awarded for acts of distinguished.
According to the military traditions and customs the Centre Commandant of Gemunu Watch Brigadier JMRNK Jayamanna RWP welcomed the Chief Guest and invited to review the Guard turnout at the main entrance and accompanied to the salute of the proud, dignified military guard of honour. Then, the ceremonial commemoration for fallen war heroes at the monument was taken place.
All Officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment Centre extended their heartfelt gratitude to distinguished outgoing Highlander for his commitment and dedication to the Gemunu Watch and wished him for a healthy, wealthy, peaceful and prosperous retired life.
