Sutomo

Sutomo
'Bung Tomo'
Photo of Sutomo circa 1947, frequently used to illustrate articles about his 1945 speeches.
Minister of State for the Affairs of Former Indonesian Fighters
In office
12 August 1955 – 24 March 1956
PresidentSukarno
Prime MinisterBurhanuddin Harahap
Succeeded byDahlan Ibrahim
Minister of Social Affairs
(ad-interim)
In office
18 January 1956 – 24 March 1956
PresidentSukarno
Prime MinisterBurhanuddin Harahap
Preceded bySoedibjo
Succeeded byFatah Jasin
Personal details
Born(1920-10-03)3 October 1920
Died7 October 1981(1981-10-07) (aged 61)
Party
  • Gerakan Rakyat Baru (New People's Movement)
  • Pemuda Republik Indonesia (Youth of Indonesian Republic)
OccupationJournalist
AwardsNational Hero of Indonesia
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
RankFront Leader
CommandsIndonesian People's Revolutionary Front
Battles/wars
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Sutomo (3 October 1920 – 7 October 1981), also known as Bung Tomo (meaning Comrade or Brother Tomo), was an Indonesian revolutionary and military leader best known for his role in the Indonesian National Revolution against Dutch colonial rule. He played a central role in the Battle of Surabaya, which was fought between British and Indonesian forces from October to November 1945.