Lieutenant S M G K K Samarakoon SLAWC is from the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps. She received her primary education from K/ Girihagama Primary School – Galagedara and secondary education from K/ Nugawela Central College– Katugasthota. She joined the Sri Lanka Army on 18 February 2020 under the Intake Lady 18 to Sri Lanka Military Academy- Diyatalawa. After the completion of advanced military training at Pakistan Military Academy- Kakul and Sri Lanka Military Academy- Diyatalawa she was commissioned to the rank of Second Lieutenant on 18 August 2021 and posted to the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps and subsequently posted to 1st Battalion of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps.
During her tenure, she has held the following appointments
- Platoon Commander of Recruit Training- Infantry Training Centre, Minneriya,
- Sport Officer- 1 SLAWC
- Assistance Log Officer- 1 SLAWC
- Intelligence Officer- 1 SLAWC
- Troop Commander – KDU, Ratmalana
In recognition of her valuable and unblemished service rendered to the Army/ Country, she has been awarded the following medals:
- 75th Anniversary of Independence Medal
- 75th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Army Medal
- Service Medal