C. A. Dharmapala
The Honourable Colonel C. A. Dharmapala | |
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former Member of Parliament | |
Personal details | |
Born | Matara, Sri Lanka |
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | United National Party |
Alma mater | Nalanda College Colombo |
Occupation | Politics |
Religion | Buddhist |
Colonel C. A. Dharmapala OBE[1] ED former Deputy Minister of Industries & Housing and was an ex Member of Parliament for Hakmana.
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence
He was also the Permanent secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Security Advisor to the President J. R. Jayewardene.
Other
He was the first Commanding Officer of 3 (Volunteer) Battalion the Gemunu Watch in Matara.[2]
He was educated at Nalanda College Colombo. [3]
See also
- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development
References
- "That massacre upon massacre". Sunday Times.
- "SLAVF enlistment drive, a success". Sunday Observer.
- fname=president_presents_colors_to_gemunu_watch_20120815_04 "President awards Colours to Gemunu Watch". www.defence.lk.