Sumitro
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Not to be confused with Soemitro Djojohadikoesoemo.
Sumitro or Soemitro (13 January 1925 – 10 May 1998) was a prominent Indonesian general in the early years of General Suharto's New Order before suddenly falling from grace in January 1974 after the Malari incident.
Quick Facts General (Ret.), 3rd Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces ...
General (Ret.) Sumitro | |
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3rd Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces | |
In office 9 September 1971 – 2 March 1974 | |
President | Suharto |
Commander-in-chief | Suharto Maraden Panggabean |
Preceded by | Maraden Panggabean |
Succeeded by | Surono Reksodimedjo |
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Born | (1927-01-13)13 January 1927 Probolinggo, East Java, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 10 May 1998(1998-05-10) (aged 71) Jakarta, Indonesia |
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Years of service | 1943–1974 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Indonesian National Revolution |
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