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A sample biography of a recipient
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2/Lt. D.C.O.T.Ameresekere, Ceylon Garrison Artillery |
He was commissioned in the CGA as 2/Lt. (#987) on 28 Oct 1945 (C/G 23 Nov 1945). He was awarded the EM [Ceylon] on 20 Aug 1948 (Naming on the Medal and the Gazette notification shows as Amerasekera), and posted to the Reserve on 1 Oct 1948. |
He resigned his commission on 22 Feb 1951. He was the
recipient of the 1939-45 Defence & War Medals. He attended the 12th General
Assembly of the World Veterans Federation, in the Hague 9-13 Oct 1967. |
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In the Uniform of an Officer in the St. John's Ambulance Brigade
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He was made an Honorary Life Member in 1973. Appointed HQ
Commissioner 1973-75. Awarded the "Thanks" Badge, 16 March 1974 as Vice
Chairman, Exec.Committee; As Asst. Chief Commissioner, awarded the Order of
the Silver Lotus [for Distinguished Service] on 13 May 1977 and the Service
Decoration [for Long Service] on 9 Jan 1979. |
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