Sutomo

Sutomo (3 October 1920 – 7 October 1981), also known as Bung Tomo (meaning Comrade or Brother Tomo), is best known for his role as an Indonesian military leader during the Indonesian National Revolution against the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. He played a central role in Battle of Surabaya when the British attacked the city in October and November 1945.

"Bung Tomo" redirects here. For the Indonesian Navy's warships, see Bung Tomo-class corvette. For founder of Budi Oetomo organization, see Soetomo.
Sutomo
'Bung Tomo'
Minister of State for the Affairs of Former Indonesian Fighters
In office
12 August 1955 – 24 Maret 1956
PresidentSukarno
Prime MinisterBurhanuddin Harahap
Succeeded byDahlan Ibrahim
Minister of Social Affairs
(ad-interim)
In office
18 Januari 1956 – 24 Maret 1956
PresidentSukarno
Prime MinisterBurhanuddin Harahap
Preceded bySoedibjo
Succeeded byFatah Jasin
Personal details
Born(1920-10-03)3 October 1920
Soerabaja,
 Dutch East Indies
Died7 October 1981(1981-10-07) (aged 61)
Mount Arafat,
 Saudi Arabia
NationalityIndonesian
Political 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/warsBattle of Surabaya (1945)
Indonesian National Revolution (1945–1949)
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