19th April 2023 21:00:14 Hours
Colonel of the Regiment, Gemunu Watch (GW) Major General E. A. D. P Edirisinghe psc, visited Gemunu Watch battalions, including 17 GW, 2 (V) GW, 16 (V) GW, 23 GW, 6 GW, 19 GW and 11 GW during 27-31 March 2023 in order to receive updates on the progress of their functional aspects.
In addition, he also visited 7 GW troops at Mattakkuliya, 8 GW and RHQ Bn at Kuruwita during 4 - 5 April. During the visits, he addressed the troops and officers of the battalions and emphasized the importance of true soldiering in sustaining the pride of the Army, particularly the pride of the regiment.
The visits were organized according to the military traditions and formalities. The Centre Commandant and several Staff Officers of the Regimental Centre were also associated with the visits.