Sutomo
Indonesian military leader (1920–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Bung Tomo" redirects here. For the Indonesian Navy's warships, see Bung Tomo-class corvette. For founder of Budi Oetomo organization, see Soetomo.
Sutomo (3 October 1920 – 7 October 1981),[1] also known as Bung Tomo (meaning Comrade or Brother Tomo), was an Indonesian revolutionary and military leader best known for his role in the Indonesian National Revolution against Dutch colonial rule. He played a central role in Battle of Surabaya, which was fought between British and Indonesian forces from October to November 1945.
Quick Facts Minister of State for the Affairs of Former Indonesian Fighters, President ...
Sutomo | |
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'Bung Tomo' | |
Minister of State for the Affairs of Former Indonesian Fighters | |
In office 12 August 1955 – 24 Maret 1956 | |
President | Sukarno |
Prime Minister | Burhanuddin Harahap |
Succeeded by | Dahlan Ibrahim |
Minister of Social Affairs (ad-interim) | |
In office 18 Januari 1956 – 24 Maret 1956 | |
President | Sukarno |
Prime Minister | Burhanuddin Harahap |
Preceded by | Soedibjo |
Succeeded by | Fatah Jasin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1920-10-03)3 October 1920 Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 7 October 1981(1981-10-07) (aged 61) Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Political party |
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Occupation | Journalist |
Awards | National Hero of Indonesia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Rank | Front Leader |
Commands | Indonesian People's Revolutionary Front |
Battles/wars | |
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