Mas Pardi
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Rear Admiral Mas Pardi (1 October 1901 – 13 August 1968) was the founder and leader of the central People's Security Agency Marines, which was the forerunner of the Indonesian Navy. Mas Pardi is known as the "Father of Indonesian Shipping" by establishing maritime schools. On 10 September 1945, the marine BKR was renamed to TKR Laut. Mas Pardi was the Chief of the Marine TKR General Staff. He is the namesake of buildings at the Semarang Shipping Science Polytechnic and the Indonesian Naval Academy.
Quick Facts 1st Chief of General Staff of Marine TKR, President ...
Mas Pardi | |
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1st Chief of General Staff of Marine TKR | |
In office 1945–1946 | |
President | Sukarno |
Succeeded by | Mohammad Nazir Isa |
Personal details | |
Born | (1901-10-01)1 October 1901 Ambarawa, Central Java, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 13 August 1968(1968-08-13) (aged 66) Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian navy |
Years of service | 1945–1957 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Unit | Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Indonesian National Revolution |
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