William E. Banks

Captain 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. He was succeeded by J. R. S. Brown.

In 1940, Banks was awarded the DSC. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire "for courage and undaunted devotion to duty."