04th January 2023 16:21:29 Hours
Brigadier W Chandrasiri RSP USP psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding of the 24 Infantry Division under the Security Force Headquarters - East, amid religious blessings at the 24 Division Headquarters at Malwaththa - Ampara on 29 December 2022.
The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 24 Division was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers and saluted in a Guard Turnout, presented by troops as he entered the premises. In his new office, Brigadier Wipula Chandrasiri was invited to symbolically sign an official document to mark the assumption of his duties. Afterwards, he symbolized the day’s event planting a sapling inside the camp premises. Later on, the new GOC in line with military formalities addressed all Officers and Other Ranks where he expressed his vision for the Division in the future. Towards the end of the ceremony, the new GOC was invited to stand for a group photo with all Senor Officers and Staff Officers.
Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of the 24 Division, Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present during the Occasion.
