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18th January 2016 18:05:12 Hours

53 Division Troops Bid Farewell to Their Outgoing GOC

53 Division troops bade farewell to Major General Maithri Dias upon his relinquishment of the appointment of General Officer Commanding, 53 Division during two military events.

The farewell ceremony commenced on Thursday (14) at the Divisional Headquarters premises with a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour, saluting Major General Dias. Brigadier P.A.D. Kahapola, Deputy GOC welcomed the outgoing GOC at the Divisional Headquarters entrance.

Addressing the troops, Major General Dias thanked all officers and other ranks for the support given to him during his tenure as the GOC. Afterwards, Major General Dias was presented a memento on behalf of all ranks of the 53 Division as a symbol of memory by Deputy GOC.

The farewell ceremony culminated on Friday (15) with Major General Maithri Dias after meeting his officers and other ranks who had worked under him separately in order to extend a word of thanks.