Rear Admiral Wiraj Leelarathna honoured in send-off salute

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 34 years, Rear Admiral Wiraj Leelarathna retired from naval service today (13th June 2024).

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, flanked by the Navy’s Board of Management, extended warm wishes to the retiring naval officer who is celebrating his 55th birthday today. Thereupon, Rear Admiral Wiraj Leelarathna was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions, before fellow naval officers making their formal farewells to the outgoing senior officer appreciative of his service. Subsequently, he was sent off in a motorcade through the portals of Navy Headquarters, amidst cheers.

Rear Admiral Wiraj Leelarathna joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 07th intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in 1989. Throughout his distinguished career, the senior officer has occupied various roles in the Electrical & Electronic Engineering branch. Among some of the key appointments he held Captain Electrical Department (North), Captain Electrical Department (South), Deputy Superintendent Dockyard (Electronics) East, Acting Commodore Electrical & Electronic Department (East), Project Manager Electrical Engineering at Defence Headquarters Complex, Commodore Superintendent Dockyard (East), Director Naval Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Project & Utility), Commodore Electrical Department (West), Director Naval Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunication & Biomedical Engineering), Director Naval Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Admin & Utility), Director Naval Electrical Utility & Biomedical Engineering and Director General Electrical & Electronic Engineering stood prominent.