Colombo Town Guard
Colombo Town Guard was a regiment attached to the Ceylon Defence Force which was the predecessor to the Sri Lanka Army prior to 1949 when the Ceylon Army was formed. It was a volunteer (reserve) regiment was based in Colombo.
| Colombo Town Guard | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1914–1918, 1939–1949 |
| Country | Ceylon |
| Branch | Ceylon Defence Force |
| Type | Militia |
| Role | Infantry, artillery |
| Part of | British Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Colombo |
| Engagements | World War I World War II |
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