Mohan Wijewickrama
| Rear Admiral (Rtd) Mohan Wijewickrama RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc | |
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| 1st Governor of Eastern Province | |
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In office 1 January 2007 – 29 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Hon.Austin Fernando[1] |
| Acting Governor of Northern Province | |
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In office 1 January 2007 – 3 July 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Victor Perera |
| 6th Governor of North Eastern Province | |
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In office 21 January 2006 – 31 December 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Tyronne Fernando |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
12 June 1953 Colombo, Dominion of Ceylon |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Spouse(s) | Nishani Wijewickrama |
| Children | a son and a daughter |
| Residence | Governor's Secretariat, Lower Road, Orr's Hill, Trincomalee. |
| Alma mater | Thurstan College |
| Awards | See below |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Service/branch | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Years of service | 1971 - |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands |
Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy,[2]Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval Area Deputy Area Commander Western Naval Area Commander Southern Naval Area Commander Eastern Naval Area |
| Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War |
Rear Admiral (Rtd) Mohan Wijewickrama RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc (b. 12 June 1953) was the Governor of Eastern Province, (2007–2015). Wijewickrama also served as Governor of North Eastern Province and acting Governor of Northern Province. Wijewickrama was the former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy.[2]
Personal life
Completing his education at Thurstan College, Wijewickrama entered the Sri Lanka Navy, in 1971.
Wijewickrama is married to Nishani and has a son and a daughter.
Military career
After completing his education at Thurstan College Colombo, he entered the Sri Lanka Navy on 1 August 1971. From 2001 to 2005 he functioned as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. He retired from the service when he was overlooked for the position of the Commander of the Navy by then president Chandrika Kumaratunga.[3]
Political career
Wijewickrama was appointed as Governor of North Eastern Province on 21 January 2006, by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. With the de-merger of the two Provinces, he was appointed as the Governor of the Eastern Province in December 2006, the appointment he holds to date after being reappointed. He also has been appointed as the co-chair for the District Development Committees (DDC) for Ampare, Batticaloa and Trincomalee.[4]
Awards
His awards and decorations include the Medals; Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal.[5]
Sri Lankan awards
In Order of Precedence
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Rana Sura Padakkama -
Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya -
Uttama Seva Padakkama -
Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal - Riviresa Campaign Services Medal
- Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by |
Deputy Commander of Western Naval Area 1993–1995 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by |
Deputy Commander of Northern Naval Area 1995–1996 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by |
Commander of Southern Naval Area 1996–1998 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by |
Commander of Eastern Naval Area 1998–2000 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by |
Commander of Eastern Naval Area 2000– |
Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Tyronne Fernando |
Governor of North Eastern Province 2006–2006 |
Succeeded by Office abolished |
| Preceded by Office created |
Governor of Northern Province Acting 2007–2008 |
Succeeded by Victor Perera |
| Preceded by Office created |
Governor of Eastern Province 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Austin Fernando |
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