Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, recently visited the relatives of the late Captain U.G.A.S. Samaranayake. The visit, which included the President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit, Vindya Premaratne, honored the memory of the fallen officer from the 9th Battalion of the Gemunu Watch. Captain Samaranayake lost his life on March 2, 2009, while conducting operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu. Despite suffering fatal gunshot wounds during the engagement, he remained in the field to ensure the safety of his comrades. For his exceptional courage and sacrifice, he was posthumously honored with the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya, which stands as the nation's most prestigious military decoration for valor.
Source : Newswire
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