New DG Infantry Assumes Duties

The Colonel of the Regiment of Gemunu Watch Major General S.W.B Welagedara RSP VSV USP ndc, assumed office as the new Director General Infantry at Directorate of Infantry at the Army Headquarters on 08 May 2024 during a brief ceremony.

After brief religious observances, the newly-appointed Director General Infantry left his signature in an official document, signifying the acceptance of his new office.

Prior to this new appointment, he served as the General Officer Commanding, 51 Infantry Division.

Staff Officers in the Directorate of Infantry, Other Ranks joined the occasion.

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