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Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) General Shavendra Silva who has dedicated his life to serve the country and works to protect the life of others received a fitting tribute for his services and elevated to the rank of four-star General was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Army Head Quarters premises on Thursday morning, in conformity with military traditions.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on December 28, 2020, promoted Defence Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratnne and Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Lt.Gen. Shavendra Silva to the rank of General.
GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA HONOURED WITH MILITARY SALUTE
GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA HONOURED WITH MILITARY SALUTE
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Colombo (Sri Lanka Army); General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, symbolically received a fitting tribute to his devoted role after he upon his due advancement into four-star rank General arrived at the Army HQ premises in conformity with military traditions on Thursday (31).
The well-deserved promotion for his unconditional serving and selfless attitude was made a reality by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on 28th December 2020, together with the elevation of the Secretary Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratnne also to the deserving rank of General.