Mohan Jayamaha

Rear admiral Conan Anthony Mohan Jayamaha, RWP, VSV, USP, psc, SLN (12 January 1949–8 August 1992) was a Sri Lankan Admiral. He was Commander, Northern Naval Area of the Sri Lanka Navy when he was killed from wounds sustained in a land mine explosion that killed 7 other senior military officers including Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa on the island of Kayts while making preparations for Operation Final Countdown, the proposed invasion of the Jaffna Peninsula.

Early life Born in Colombo, Jayamaha received his education at St. Joseph's College, Colombo, where he excelled as an athlete.

He was posthumously promoted to rear admiral. At the time of his death he was the third most senior officer in the navy. A memorial service was held for the Admiral at All Saints' Church, Borella presided by the Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, then Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo. Weera Mohan Jayamaha MMV in Dambulla was named after him and a statue of Admiral Jayamaha was erected in Ratmalana.

Family Admiral Jayamaha was married to Vinodhra, they had a son and a daughter.