Tunku Osman
Tunku Tan Sri Osman (24 November 1919 – 19 April 1994) was the first Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Staff. He is a nephew of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Prime Minister as well as a first cousin to the late Sultan Abdul Halim, the late Tunku Abdul Malik, the late Tunku Annuar and Sultan Sallehuddin since their fathers and The Tunku are brothers (paternal half siblings). General Tunku Osman was known for his strong principles and self-discipline as well as highly respected by the ranks and files of the army.
Tunku Osman | |
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| 3rd Chief of Defence Forces | |
| In office 1 January 1964 – 24 November 1969 | |
| Monarchs | Putra of Perlis Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu |
| Prime Minister | Tunku Abdul Rahman |
| Preceded by | Rodney Moore |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Hamid Bidin |
| 3rd Chief of Army | |
| In office 6 September 1962 – 1 January 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Rodney Moore |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Hamid Bidin |
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| Born | Tunku Osman bin Tunku Mohd Jewa 24 November 1919 Kedah, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya |
| Died | 19 April 1994 (aged 74) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Kedah Royal Mausoleum |
| Citizenship | Malaysians |
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| Years of service | 1937–1969 |
| Rank | General |
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| Commands | 2nd Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment 2nd Malayan Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | World War II Malaysia-Indonesia Confrontation |
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