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24th July 2019 22:50:26 Hours

SLE Colonel Commandant Major General Hettiarrachchi Bids Farewell

Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi, former Commander of the Security Forces - Jaffna and Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE) received a fitting farewell on Monday (22) when he called at Mattegoda SLE Headquarters before he retires from the Army after a productive service of more than 35 years.

On the last day of his service, in conformity with military traditions Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant, Brigadier Ravindra Dias and accorded a Guard Turn out on his arrival at the venue. Afterwards, he laid a floral wreath at the War Heroes' monument in remembrance of fallen War Heroes. Subsequently, he was honoured in a ceremonial parade. Afterwards, accompanied by Senior Officers he took part in an All Rank tea table at the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess. Towards the end of the day’s programme, a special lunch treat entertained him and All Ranks at utility building. In a moving gesture all Officers and Other Ranks after the lunch treat honoured him in a street line farewell as his vehicle began to move on.

Major General Hettiarrachchi joined Sri Lanka Army on March 1984 and was Commissioned on 16 November 1985. Presently he completed his service more than 35 years.

During his military career, he has held so many command appointments in different capacities.

The appointments and illustrious military career of this Senior Officer is as follows:

a. Commanding Officer, 5 Field Engineer Regiment deployed in Jaffna (2000 - 2003)

b. Commander, 222 Infantry Brigade deployed in Kantale (2010 - 2011)

c. General Officer Commanding, 22 Infantry Division deployed in Trincomalee (2012 -2013)

d. General Officer Commanding, 23 Infantry Division in Punani, Batticaloa (2014 - 2016)

e. Commander, Security Forces - East (2016 - 2017)

f. Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna (28th March 2017 up to July 2019) Nike footwear | Nike Shoes