Major Sean Anthonisz, who served as a commanding officer of the army’s Field Engineer Regiment (SLE) passed away on Saturday afternoon. He was 45 years old. An old boy of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, Major Anthonisz was one of the army’s most vaunted practitioners and instructors of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and demining during his nearly two decades of service through the bloodiest chapters of the war against terrorism. Major Anthonisz, who led several victorious military operations, had an illustrious service record in the armed forces.
He received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant on May 3, 1993, and served in several leadership and operational roles in the army’s elite Field Engineer regiments, including stints as Troop Commander, Intelligence Officer, Adjutant and Commanding Officer.
Major Anthonisz distinguished himself through his contributions to the Jayasikuru and Riviresa operations as well as several humanitarian missions in the North and East.
His badges of honour include the Deshapuththra Sammanaya, Ceylon Armed Service Long Service Medal, North and East Operation Medal, the Poornabhumi Padakkama, Riviresa Campaign Service Medal, Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary medal, and commendations for his service in Humanitarian Operation North and Humanitarian Operation East.
Major Anthonisz retired from service on March 10, 2012, after nineteen years in the army. His remains lie at No 24, Charles Place, Dehiwala. Cortege leaves residence at 3.30 pm today for cremation at Borella Kanatte at 4.30 pm.
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