Navy Chief promoted to the rank of Admiral
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva has been promoted to the rank of Admiral by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
The promotion will take effect from today.
Admiral Piyal De Silva is due to retire tomorrow after serving 36 years in the Sri Lanka Navy.
Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva was appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy on the 1st of January 2019.