K. W. T. Nissanka
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Second Lieutenant K. W. T. Nissanka PWV, GR was a Sri Lankan army officer who was the platoon commander of his platoon. He fought with courage in the face of an enemy attack, sacrificing his life so as to enable his troops of his platoon to withdraw with their injured. He was awarded the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya, the highest award for valour of the Sri Lanka Army.[citation needed]
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Born | 21 October 1971 |
Died | November 14, 1993(1993-11-14) (aged 22) Pooneryn, Sri Lanka |
Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
Service/ | Sri Lanka Army |
Years of service | 1990–1993 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Service number | (O/61672) |
Unit | Gajaba Regiment |
Battles/wars | Sri Lankan civil war |
Awards | Parama Weera Vibhushanaya |
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