Brigadier W.A.A.P. Bhathiya Jayatilleka, RSP was a Sri Lankan Army officer, who was the Brigade commander, 54-1 brigade of the 54 Division based at Elephant Pass. Educated at Royal College, Colombo, Jayatilleka joined the army after completing his schooling and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Sri Lanka Artillery, following his training at the Sri Lanka Military Academy. Brigadier Jayatilleka had received the Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), the Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, the Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and the North and East Operations Medal.