William Eric Banks (17 July 1900 – 1 November 1986) was a British Royal Navy officer who was the first Commander of the Royal Ceylon Navy.
He was appointed on 2 December 1950 until 25 November 1951.
[3] In 1940, Banks was awarded the DSC.
[4] He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire "for courage and undaunted devotion to duty.
"[5] Sri Lanka Navy