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55 Division (Sri Lanka)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| unit_name | 55 Division |
| dates | 1996 - Present |
| country | Sri Lanka |
| branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| type | Infantry Division |
| command_structure | Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) |
| website | 55 Division |
| current_commander | Major General WMAB Wijekoon |
| garrison | Elephant Pass Military Base |
| battles | Sri Lankan Civil War |
The 55 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. 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.
Current formation
- 55-1 Brigade
- 55-2 Brigade
- 55-3 Brigade
Sri Lankan civil war
Main article: Sri Lankan civil war
Towns captured by 55 Division
| # | Area Liberated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle of Chalai | 5 February 2009 |
References
References
- "55 Division".
- "55 Infantry Division’s new General Officer Commanding Assumed Office".
- (2024-04-08). "Jaffna Glitters with New Year Festival held on Pooneryn".
- "Foray after foray towards Periyamadu".
- "Archived copy".
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