Commander of the British Army in Ceylon until World War II
General Officer Commanding, Ceylon (also known as Commander of Troops or Officer Commanding His/Her Majesties Troops, Ceylon) was the designation of the
General Officer appointed to command all
British Army units stationed in the island of
Ceylon during the British colonial administration of the island.[1]
Apart from British Army units that were deployed for garrison duty in the island, the officer held command over the
Ceylon Defence Force if mobilized. However mobilization could be carried out only under orders from the
Governor.
Following independence in 1948, the command was split. With the creation of the
Ceylon Army, it head had was referred to as the
Commander of the Ceylon Army and the British troops in Ceylon came under the command of the Commander, Ceylon Garrison and UK troops in Ceylon until the withdrawal of British troops from the island.
Commander of the British Army in Ceylon until World War II
General Officer Commanding, Ceylon (also known as Commander of Troops or Officer Commanding His/Her Majesties Troops, Ceylon) was the designation of the
General Officer appointed to command all
British Army units stationed in the island of
Ceylon during the British colonial administration of the island.[1]
Apart from British Army units that were deployed for garrison duty in the island, the officer held command over the
Ceylon Defence Force if mobilized. However mobilization could be carried out only under orders from the
Governor.
Following independence in 1948, the command was split. With the creation of the
Ceylon Army, it head had was referred to as the
Commander of the Ceylon Army and the British troops in Ceylon came under the command of the Commander, Ceylon Garrison and UK troops in Ceylon until the withdrawal of British troops from the island.