Remembering Corporal Eresha Nilmini

The 15th year remembrance and the 38th birthday commemoration of the first female soldier who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of the country, Corporal Eresha Nilmini would be held on May 2, 2012.

Eresha Nilmini who served in the Military Police and the Women's Corp (Regular Service) was the first female soldier to die in battle during the 30 year conflict,Sri Lanka Army Media Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said.

Corporal Nilmini's parents C.De.Z.Edward and Christable Theodora De.Silva and sisters Neelamani De Silva and Nilanthi De Silva has organized two services at Sacred Heart Church, Rajagiriya and St.Thomas Church, Kotte on May 2.

A Mathaka Bana to mark Eresha's 15th year remembrance and her 38th birthday commemoration will be held at their residence on May 2 evening.

They invite all relatives and friends to participate in these events.