Commander-in-Chief, Ceylon

The Commander-in-Chief, Ceylon was a military post created during World War II to form a unified command for all British military, naval and air units in Ceylon. The first to be appointed to this post was Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, whose powers exceeded that of the governor, in 1942. He was succeeded by Lieutenant General Sir Harry Wetherall in 1945.

No. Portrait Rank Name Appointment Left office Unit Decorations
1AdmiralSir Geoffrey Layton19421945GBE, KCB, KCMG, DSO
2 Lieutenant GeneralSir Harry Wetherall19451946KBE CB DSO MC

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