Major General W.H.K.S Peiris, hailing from the esteemed Gajaba Regiment, has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective from 16 December 2023. Prior to this prestigious role, he served as the Commander of Security Forces – West.
Born on 6th June 1969, Major General Peiris is a distinguished alumnus of St Anthony’s Boys School in Panadura and Thurstan College, Colombo. During his academic years, he excelled in both studies and athletics, earning recognition and acclaim within the school.
His journey in the Sri Lanka Army began on 26th July 1988, when he joined as an Officer Cadet in the Intake 30. After successfully completing his basic military training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and assigned to the illustrious Gajaba Regiment (GR) on 9th June 1990. Over the years, he steadily climbed the ranks, eventually attaining the rank of Major General on 7th May 2021.
Throughout his distinguished military career, Major General Peiris has served in various command, staff, and instructional roles, showcasing his exceptional capabilities within the Sri Lanka Army. He has demonstrated unwavering dedication in carrying out combat duties during the humanitarian operation in the North and East of the country prior to May 2009.
His diverse appointments include Platoon Commander, Officer Commanding, ADC to Major General S.T.T Jayasundara (Rtd), Adjutant – Army Training School, Operation and Training Company Commander, Security Officer at Base Ordnance Deport Maradana, General Staff Officer II – 21 Infantry Division, Second in Command – 3 GR, Staff Officer II – Quarter Master General Branch, Staff Officer II – Directorate of Personal Administration, Staff Officer II – Transits Camp Anuradapura, Security Coordinator – Ministry of Defence, Commanding Officer – 8 GR, Brigade Commander of 522 Infantry Brigade, Center Commandant – Regimental HQ, Director – Directorate of Movement, and General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division.
