Oerip Soemohardjo
Indonesian general (1893-1948) · Indonesia · On the map · Died at 55
General Raden Oerip Soemohardjo was an Indonesian general, the first chief of general staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and acting Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. He received several awards from the Indonesian government, including the title National Hero of Indonesia in 1964.
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1967Star of the Republic of IndonesiaAward1964National Hero of IndonesiaAward1960Bintang MahaputeraAward1959Bintang SaktiAward1948Died17 November 19481929Officers' CrossAward1893Born22 February 1893
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The Soemohardjo family home in Sindurjan
The first dedicated TKR headquarters, in Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta; it is now the Dharma Wiratama Museum.
Lieutenant General Sudirman was elected as leader of the TKR on 12 November 1945. He kept Oerip as his chief of general staff.
Oerip's grave in Yogyakarta
Oerip on a 1993 Indonesian stampAwards
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Country
Indonesia
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Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1948 · aged 55