Lakshman Algama
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Major General Chulasoka Lakshman "Lucky" Algama, VSV, USP, ndc, psc (2 June 1940 – 18 December 1999) was a senior Sri Lankan army general. He was a former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and a United National Party activist after retirement.
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Chulasoka Lakshman Algama † | |
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Nickname(s) | Lucky |
Born | (1940-06-02)2 June 1940 Kelaniya, Sri Lanka |
Died | 18 December 1999(1999-12-18) (aged 59) Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka |
Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
Service/ | Sri Lanka Army |
Years of service | 1963-1995 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Chief of Staff Commander Security Forces Headquarters East (SF HQ (E)) |
Battles/wars | 1971 Insurrection, Insurrection 1987-89, Sri Lankan Civil War |
Awards | Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Uttama Seva Padakkama |
Other work | United National Party activist |
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