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The Gemunu Watch (GW) ("King Dutugemunu's Own") was formed with troops from the Ceylon Light Infantry and the Ceylon Sinha Regiment in 1962. It has been deployed in many major operations against the LTTE. It is made up of 9 regular units and 4 volunteer units. Headquartered at Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. It is named after one of the most famous Lankan Kings, King Dutugemunu.

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  • Gemunu Watch
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  • The Gemunu Watch (GW) ("King Dutugemunu's Own") was formed with troops from the Ceylon Light Infantry and the Ceylon Sinha Regiment in 1962. It has been deployed in many major operations against the LTTE. It is made up of 9 regular units and 4 volunteer units. Headquartered at Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. It is named after one of the most famous Lankan Kings, King Dutugemunu.
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current commander label
  • Centre Commandant
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Garrison
Branch
Role
Country
  • Sri Lanka
Current Commander
  • Brigadier M.A.S.K Muhandiram
Type
  • Line Infantry
Caption
  • Cap badge of the Gemunu Watch
Dates
  • --12-07
colonel of the regiment
  • Maj Gen L.B.R Mark RSP, USP
Unit Name
  • Gemunu Watch
notable commanders
  • Brig. John F. Halangode
  • Lt Gen Parami Kulatunga RSP, USP, GW
Title
garrison label
  • Regimental Centre
Battles
Before
After
Anniversaries
  • --12-07
Motto
  • “Maniwatta Abhikkama”-Pali
Size
  • 26(xsd:integer)
abstract
  • The Gemunu Watch (GW) ("King Dutugemunu's Own") was formed with troops from the Ceylon Light Infantry and the Ceylon Sinha Regiment in 1962. It has been deployed in many major operations against the LTTE. It is made up of 9 regular units and 4 volunteer units. Headquartered at Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. It is named after one of the most famous Lankan Kings, King Dutugemunu.
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