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Thurstan College.
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Mohan Wijewickrama
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Wijewickrama also served as Governor of North Eastern Province and acting Governor of Northern Province. After completing his education at Thurstan College Colombo, he entered the Sri Lanka Navy on 1 August 1971. He retired from the service when he was overlooked for the position of the Commander of the Navy by then president Chandrika Kumaratunga.
Wijewickrama was appointed as Governor of North Eastern Province on 21 January 2006, by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
With the de-merger of the two Provinces, he was appointed as the Governor of the Eastern Province in December 2006, the appointment he holds to date after being reappointed. He also has been appointed as the co-chair for the District Development Committees (DDC) for Ampare, Batticaloa and Trincomalee.
Achievements
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His awards and decorations include the Medals. Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (Vesicular Stomatitis Virus), Uttama Seva Padakkama (United States Pharmacopoeia), Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Meda In Order of Precedence Rana Sura Padakkama Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Uttama Seva Padakkama Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal Riviresa Campaign Services Medal Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Meda
Awards
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Rana Sura Padakkama; Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal; Uttama Seva Padakkama; Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya; Riviresa Campaign Services Medal; Chief of Staff; Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal His awards and decorations include the Medals; Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal. Sri Lankan awards In Order of Precedence Rana Sura Padakkama Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Uttama Seva Padakkama Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal Riviresa Campaign Services Medal Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal The Uttama Seva Padakkama (Meritorious Service Medal) is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct.; The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (Distinguished Service Decoration) medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of the nation's three services, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award.; The Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal shall be granted to All regular officers and other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force, who complete 12 years continuous service and whose character and conduct have been irreproachable and who are recommended by their General officer commanding/Area Commanders/Commanding Officers to receive the award. Periods of desertion or absence without leave and period of detention or imprisonment will not be admissible as qualifying service.Rana Sura Padakkama; Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal; Uttama Seva Padakkama; Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya; Riviresa Campaign Services Medal; Chief of Staff; Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal His awards and decorations include the Medals; Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal. Sri Lankan awards In Order of Precedence Rana Sura Padakkama Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Uttama Seva Padakkama Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal Riviresa Campaign Services Medal Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal The Uttama Seva Padakkama (Meritorious Service Medal) is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Sri Lankan military for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct.; The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (Distinguished Service Decoration) medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of the nation's three services, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award.; The Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal shall be granted to All regular officers and other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force, who complete 12 years continuous service and whose character and conduct have been irreproachable and who are recommended by their General officer commanding/Area Commanders/Commanding Officers to receive the award. Periods of desertion or absence without leave and period of detention or imprisonment will not be admissible as qualifying service.