T. B. Simatupang
20th-century Indonesian military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tahi Bonar Simatupang (28 January 1920 – 1 January 1990) was a soldier who served in the Indonesian National Revolution and went on to become chief of staff of the Indonesian Armed Forces.
Quick Facts Lieutenant General (Ret.), 2nd Chief of Staff of the War Forces of the Republic of Indonesia ...
T. B. Simatupang | |
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2nd Chief of Staff of the War Forces of the Republic of Indonesia | |
In office 29 January 1950 – 4 November 1953 | |
President | Sukarno |
Preceded by | Lt. General Sudirman |
Succeeded by | General Abdul Haris Nasution (1955) |
Personal details | |
Born | Tahi Bonar Simatupang (1920-01-28)28 January 1920 Sidikalang, Dairi, Tapanoeli, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 1 January 1990(1990-01-01) (aged 69) Jakarta, Indonesia |
Resting place | Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery |
Spouse | Sumarti Budiardjo |
Relatives | Sahala Hamonangan Simatupang (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1942–1959 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Unit | Engineers |
Commands | Indonesian Armed Forces |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | National Hero of Indonesia (posthumous, 2013) |
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