T. B. Simatupang
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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.
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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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![]() Portrait of Simatupang, 1955 | |
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) |
Other works | |
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