Sumith Balasuriya
Major General Sumith Balasuriya, VSV, USP, ndc, IG, SLA is a Sri Lankan general. He was the former Commandant, Sri Lankan Army Volunteer Force, Vice Chancellor/Commandant, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and GOC, 23 Division.
| Sumith Balasuriya | |
|---|---|
| Service/branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Years of service | 1974-2009 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Sri Lanka Artillery |
| Commands held | Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 23 Division |
| Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War, Insurrection 1987-89 |
| Awards | Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya, Uttama Seva Padakkama |
| Other work | Director General - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |