55 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 55 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1996 - Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) |
| Garrison/HQ | Elephant Pass Military Base |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Website | 55 Division |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General WMAB Wijekoon |
The 55 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army.[1][2] A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna.[3][4]
Current formation
[edit]- 55-1 Brigade
- 55-2 Brigade
- 55-3 Brigade
Sri Lankan civil war
[edit]Towns captured by 55 Division
[edit]| # | Area Liberated[5] | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle of Chalai | 5 February 2009 |
References
[edit]- ^ "55 Division". alt.army.lk. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "55 Infantry Division's new General Officer Commanding Assumed Office". alt.army.lk. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Jaffna Glitters with New Year Festival held on Pooneryn". www.defence.lk. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Foray after foray towards Periyamadu". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
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