Born 18 December 1950 (1950-12-18) (age 60)
Ambalangoda, Southern Province, Dominion of Ceylon
Nationality Sri Lankan
Political party New Democratic Front
Spouse(s) Anoma Indumathi Munasinghe
Children Aparna and Apsara
Alma mater Madawalalanda Maha Vidyalaya, Ampara Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda
Ananda College, Colombo
Occupation Soldier
Religion Buddhist
Military service
Service/branch Sri Lanka Army
Years of service 1970–2009
Rank General
Commands Chief of Defence Staff
Commander of the Army
Battles/wars Sri Lankan Civil War,
Insurrection 1987–89
Awards Rana Wickrama Padakkama,
Rana Sura Padakkama,
Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya,
Uttama Seva Padakkama,
Desha Putra Sammanaya
(partial list)
General Sarath Fonseka
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