Eddy Martadinata
Indonesian admiral, national hero / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Admiral Raden Eddy Martadinata (often stylized R. E. Martadinata; 29 March 1921 – 6 October 1966) was an Indonesian Navy admiral and diplomat.[3] He was given the title of National Hero of Indonesia posthumously in 1966.[4] He is recognized as one of the founders of the Indonesian Navy.[5]
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Eddy Martadinata | |
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Chief of Staff of the Navy | |
In office July 1959 – 25 February 1966 | |
President | Sukarno |
Preceded by | Vice Admiral R. Soebijakto |
Succeeded by | Admiral Moeljadi |
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Born | (1921-03-29)29 March 1921 Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 6 October 1966(1966-10-06) (aged 45) Mount Riung Gunung, Cisarua, Indonesia |
Resting place | Kalibata Heroes Cemetery 6°15′26″S 106°50′47″E |
Alma mater | Indonesian Naval Academy |
Awards | National Hero of Indonesia (1966) Star of the Republic of Indonesia 4th class (1963)[1] Star of Mahaputera 4th class (1961)[2] |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian Navy |
Years of service | 1945–1966 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | Chief of Staff of the Navy |
Battles/wars | Indonesian National Revolution Makassar Uprising |
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