Lieutenant Colonel D. A. Priyantha Dissanayake | |
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![]() DAP Dissanayake in the Kilinochchi area as Troop Commander in November 1996, in the aftermath of Operation Sath Jaya III during the Sath Jaya military campaign. | |
Born | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
Service | Sri Lanka Army |
Years of service | 1983–2023 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Sri Lanka Engineers |
Battles / wars | Sri Lankan Civil War |
Awards | RSP, USP |
Lieutenant Colonel D. A. Priyantha Dissanayake RSP USP was an officer of the Sri Lanka Army, with over 40 years of service. He is widely recognised for his contributions to both military operations and national infrastructure projects, including his service during the Sri Lankan Civil War and his leadership within the Sri Lanka Engineers Regiment.[1]