Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera promoted to the rank of Admiral

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena has been pleased to promote the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera to the rank of Admiral with effect from 09th July 2015.

Admiral Perera was accorded a 48-member Guard of Honour on his arrival at the Naval Headquarters on 10th July 2015 upon being promoted to the 4-star rank. The Chief of Staff and the Director Generals of the Navy warmly received the newly promoted Admiral and conveyed him their best wishes.

Admiral Jayantha Perera has been decorated with Rana Wickrama Padakkama for gallantry and awarded with many other medals that include Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya and Utthama Seva Padakkama. Successive Commanders of the Navy have issued him with Letters of Commendation for his exceptional execution of duties and achievements in numerous fields. He assumed duties as the 19th Commander of the Navy on 01st July 2014.