23rd July 2023 16:35:25 Hours
The 21 Infantry Division formally held a farewell ceremony for its outgoing General Officer Commanding, 21 Infantry Division in Anuradhapura, Major General W.P.A.D.W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu on 18 July with military honours.
A Guard Turnout, accorded to the outgoing Commander at the entrance greeted him on arrival, and then he was invited to review the Guard of Honour. Then, the outgoing General Officer Commanding, 21 Infantry Division attended formal hand-over procedures at his office in the presence of all Brigade Commanders and Staff Officers. It followed appearance for group photographs at the Headquarters office complex.
The General Officer Commanding, 21 Infantry Division afterwards addressed the troops, where he offered his sincere gratitude to all ranks serving in respective formations for high standards of professionalism maintained and service rendered to sustain a peaceful environment in the area.
After the customary all-rank tea, Commander 211 Infantry Brigade presented a memento to the outgoing General Officer Commanding as a token of appreciation.
The outgoing General Officer Commanding were to take over duties as the Commander, Security Forces-Wanni.
