Army chief visits family of fallen war hero
Translated from Sinhala and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Sri Lanka’s army commander visited the family of Staff Sergeant H. P. S. Bandara, a soldier who died in combat.
- Bandara received the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya and Rana Shoora medals for protecting fellow soldiers during a decisive battle near the Nandikadal lagoon in 2009.
- The army commander met Bandara’s wife and other relatives to ask about the family’s ongoing needs.
Sri Lanka’s Army Commander, Lieutenant General Nilanta Premaratne, visited the home of fallen war hero Staff Sergeant H. P. S. Bandara in Hevadivela, Dulmune, to check on his family.
Bandara served with the 4th Battalion of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and died while serving the country. He received the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya and Rana Shoora medals for his conduct during a decisive battle near the Nandikadal lagoon on May 17, 2009.
According to the report, Bandara stood firm under enemy attack and risked his life to protect his comrades. He received the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya for that exceptional bravery and leadership and was later promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.
During the visit, Premaratne met Bandara’s wife, Darshani Nayana Weeragodah, along with relatives and family friends. He asked about the family’s future needs.
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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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