Maurice de Mel | |
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| Allegiance | British Ceylon Ceylon |
| Service/ | Ceylon Defence Force, Ceylon Army |
| Years of service | 1940-1949, 1949-1962 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | O/50006 |
| Unit | Ceylon Garrison Artillery, Ceylon Artillery |
| Commands | Ceylon Volunteer Force, 1st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Colonel Maurice Ann Gerard de Mel is a Ceylonese army officer. He served as Chief of Staff of the Ceylon Army and Commandant of the Ceylon Volunteer Force. He was one of the principals accused of the 1962 Ceylonese coup d'état attempt.