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Sukotjo Tjokroatmodjo
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Sukotjo Tjokroatmodjo (also spelled Soekotjo) (18 December 1927 – 16 March 2017) was an Indonesian historian, civil servant and retired Major general. He saw combat in the Indonesian War of Independence of 1945–1949. He later became assistant for international co-operation to the Minister of Defence, serving between 1978 and 1984. After retirement he was one of the vice-chairmen of Indonesia's veteran association, Legiun Veteran Republik Indonesia.[2]
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Sukotjo Tjokroatmodjo | |
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Nickname(s) | Pak Kotjo[1] |
Born | (1927-12-18)18 December 1927 Kertosono, Java, Indonesia |
Died | 16 March 2017(2017-03-16) (aged 89) |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Service/ | Indonesian Army |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | NPV.21.115.793 |
Battles/wars | Indonesian War of Independence
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Other work | Civil servant, historian |
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