Gemunu Watch
| Gemunu Watch | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 7, 1962 - present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Conventional warfare Assault Reconnaissance |
| Size | 23 battalions |
| Regimental Centre The Gemunu Watch | Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. |
| Nickname(s) | Highlanders |
| Motto(s) | Terry Not Forward |
| March | Highland Laddie |
| Anniversaries | December 7 (Regimental day) |
| Engagements | 1971 JVP Insurrection, Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General WBJK Wimalaratne RWP RSP |
| Notable commanders | Brig. John Halangode Lt Gen Parami Kulatunga |
The Gemunu Watch (GW) ("King Dutugemunu's Own") is a infantry regiment of the Sri Lanka Army, formed with troops from the Ceylon Light Infantry and the Ceylon Sinha Regiment in 1962. It has been deployed in many major operations against the LTTE. It is made up of 14 regular units and 9 volunteer units. Headquartered at Kuruwita Army Camp, Ratnapura. It is named after one of the most famous Lankan Kings, King Dutugemunu.