In memoriam · 1961–1992
Vijaya Wimalaratne
Major General · Sri Lanka Army
A senior Army officer associated with the formation of the Gajaba Regiment and operations in the Northern theatre.
- Date of death
- 8 August 1992
- Location
- Araly Point, Kayts, Jaffna
- Documented circumstances
- Killed in a landmine explosion while on a military assignment with other service personnel.
- Associated operation or assignment
- Araly Point military assignment, 1992
Biography
Vijaya Wimalaratne joined the Army as an officer cadet in 1961 and was commissioned in 1963. He held command appointments during his career and played an important role in the development of the Gajaba Regiment.
His documented service included Operation Liberation in 1987 and the rescue of troops at Jaffna Fort in 1990. He died at Araly Point alongside Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and other personnel.
Military service
Helped establish and lead the Gajaba Regiment.
Commanded a brigade during Operation Liberation in 1987, according to the regiment's historical account.
Was involved in Operation Balavegaya in 1991.
Posthumous honours
His published Army biography records the service and gallantry decorations associated with his career. Verify the full award list against the official service record before displaying individual posthumous awards.
Call sign or alias
No verified operational call sign identified in the sources used for this profile.
Historical documentation