Rear Admiral (Rtd) Fred Senevirathne
Rear Admiral (Rtd) Fred Senevirathne joined the military forces in Sri Lanka in 1985. On completion of his initial training as a cadet officer, he joined the Sri Lanka Navy’s newly formed infantry unit as a Sub-Lieutenant in March 1987. He retired from the Sri Lanka Navy on 25 Aug 2020 after completing 34 years of service.
During his illustrious career, he held staff and command appointments at various levels. At the time of his retirement, he was the Commandant of the Naval Infantry of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Rear Admiral Fred followed foreign courses in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and China. He also attended several seminars and workshops in India, Doha (Qatar), Indonesia, and the USA.
He holds a Master’s degree in Defence Studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and successfully completed the Advanced Training Program for Talents from Maritime Silk Road Countries at Huaqiao University, Xiamen, China.
He is decorated with the “Commander’s Commendation”, “Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya”, and “Uttama Seva Padakkama” for his unblemished career, exceptional contribution, and loyalty to the country.