Maj Gen W M S N Wijekoon ndc AATO
Maj Gen W M S N Wijekoon ndc AATO joined the Sri Lanka Army on 26 August 1991 with Intake 36. This Senior Officer completed his basic military training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy. After commissioning on 19 June 1993, was posted to the 1st Regiment of Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps as a Second Lieutenant. In an outstanding tour of duty, he performed with fearless determination and resolute integrity; he was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 2019, Brigadier on 04 February 2022, and was promoted to the rank of Maj Gen on 18 January 2025. Maj Gen Sumedha Wijekoon counts over 34 years of unblemished distinguished service.
Being an officer who represents a rare combination of fairness in judgment, immunity to pressure, and fidelity to truth, he steadily advanced his career in command, staff and training appointments. He was the BAQ - SFHQ (E), Moreover, this senior officer held the appointments of the Director Procurement - DHQC Project Akuregoda, Col MGO of Master General Ordnance Branch, AHQ, Col AQ - 57 Infantry Division KLN, Deputy Comdt and Oftg Commandant - CAAD , SO I (PPP) - Dte Of Ordnance Service, AHQ, CO - 2 SLAOC in Anp, SO I - RHQ SLAOC, the Commandant School of Ordnance and the Commander Sector 19, Oftg SO I (Executive Branch) Dte Of Ordnance Service, AHQ, Dy Comdt -BOD Further, he has served asthe SO II (A) SFHQ (J), Oftg SO 1 (Log) - SFHQ (J), SO II - FMA (N/C), ADC to Maj Gen LLA Fernando USP (Log Cord & Col Comdt SLAOC), Adjt - 2 SLAOC, OC - FOD (MNR), Over Looking S011- RHQ SLAOC, SO III - RHQSLAOC,S0 III (S & M) - MGO BR, AHQ, OC - FOD 51 Div (JFN), FOT- 511 BDE (JFN) OP Rivi rasa, Actg OC Log Coy (Infantry Role) - TF 1 (VNA), FOD-DLA - Actg OC, PL Comd (Infantry Role) - 21 Bde (JFN), Offr Instr - Sch of ORD, Group Offr - 1 SLAOC, Commander - Log Comd (East). This senior officer is currently serving as the Quarter Master General - AHQ and the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps.
His contribution to counter-insurgency operations during the protracted war against terrorism was outstanding and praiseworthy. For the display of such velour and exceptional service, he was awarded medals including.
- North-Humanitarian Operation Medal& CLEP
- East-Humanitarian Operation Medal
- Purna Bhumi Padakkama
- North and East Operations Medal & 3CLEPS
- Riviresa Campaign Service Medal & CLEP
- 75th Independence Day Commemoration Medal 2023
- 50th Independence Anniversary Medal 1998
- Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary Medal 1999
- Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal 1979
- Sevabhimani Medal
- Service Medal
- Videsha Seva Padakkama
- Service Medal and United Nations Medal (Haiti)
Maj Gen Sumedha Wijekoon has followed several foreign and local professional courses, which depicts his utmost determination and integrity towards motherland starting with the Officer Cadet Training Course at SLMA in 1991.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Military Education
- Young Officers Course at ATS / ITC/ CRTS -1993
- Officers Far Excellence 5(v) SLLI (KDY) - 1994
- Bn Intelligence OW Course (MIC-CBO) -1994
- YOs Course (ORD) - 23 in Pakistan -1999
- Peace Keeping Trg Course for UN Missions (IPSOTSL -Kukuleganga) 2011
- Senior Management Officer Course (SMOG) 38 in India-2010
- Higher Ordnance Management course (HOMC) 47 in India - 2020
Professional / Staff Qualifications
Advance Material Management Course (AATO) -14 in India - 2009
National Security & Strategic Studies (NS & SS) Course no 02 at NDC (CBO) - 2022/23
MSc in National Security & Strategic Studies (NS & SS) at KDU - 2023
Diploma / Certificate Courses
- Sport Administrator Course- Olympic Solidarity SL - 2020
- Diploma in Project Management - IPM-2020
- Diploma in Human Recourse Management - FCCISL-2015
- Higher National Diploma in Psychology and Counselling - SLFI -2013
- Diploma in Information Technology - IDM - 2002
Missions
• UN Peace Keeping Mission (Minustha) -Haiti 2011
Sport Achievements / Visits
- Chairman of the Sri Lanka Army Judo Committee
- 37th World Military JUDO Championship-2016 in Switzerland, (Team Captain of Defense Service Team)
- North Bangkok International JUDO Championship- 2019 in Thailand, (Manager -Sri Lanka Judo Team)
Color Awards
North Bangkok International JUDO Championship- 2019 in Thailand, (Team Captain -Sri Lanka Judo Team) - Sri Lanka Army Colors
This senior officer was born in Gampola in 1971 and educated at Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya and President Collage Mahragama. At a young age, he was enthusiastic about playing Wrestling, Badminton and Volleyball at the School and District/National Level. He is married and blessed with two daughters. His spouse is a retired Army Officer. In fact, he is an officer of great character and wonderful temperament who enjoys a splendid reputation for his perseverance, integrity, honesty and fidelity in the Army.
