Major Mahesh Pathirana is a commissioned Engineer officer in the Sri Lanka Army. He has completed his initial studies at ST. Mary's College, Kegalle. He joined to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 17th September 2012 as an Officer Cadet in KDU Intake 30. After completion of the basic military training at KDU and Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), He was commissioned to the rank of Second Lieutenant on 17th Sep 2014 and posted to the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers in Sri Lanka Army.
During his tour of duty, he has hold following important appointments:
Staff Appointments
- Adjutant - 16 Wksp Regiment SLE , Mattegoda
- ADC to Maj Gen WMGCSB Wijayasundera RSP VSV USP ndc - Engr Div , OCFE &SFHQ (J)
Comd Appointments
- Troop Commander - 93 Sqn , 9 SLE ,Kilinochchi
- Officer Commanding - 92 Sqn , 9 SLE , Kilinochchi
- Detachment Comander - Mullativu
- Officer Commanding ( Proc ) - 16 Wksp SLE, Mattegoda
Instructor Appointments
- Troop Commander - KDU
In recognition of his valuable and unblemished service rendered to the Army/ Country, he has awarded with following medals.
- Sewabhimani Medal
- Sewa padakkama
- 75th Anniversary of Independence Medal