M. Sarbini

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Mas Sarbini Martodihardjo
Mayjen TNI M. Sarbini.jpg
M. Sarbini with the rank of Major General, 1966
2nd Chairman of the National Quartermaster of the Scout Movement
In office
27 November 1974 21 August 1977
Residence(s)Menteng, Jakarta
Alma mater Military Academy
OccupationTNI
Religion Islam
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Military service
AllegianceFlag of Japan.svg  Japan (1942–45)
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia (1945–71)
Branch/service Flag of PETA (Pembela Tanah Air).svg PETA
Flag of the Indonesian Army.svg TNI
Years of service1942–1971
Rank 22-TNI Army-GEN.svg General TNI (Posthumously)
Unit Infantry
Battles/wars Indonesian National Revolution

Mas Sarbini Martodihardjo was a General Purnawirawan.

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Early life

He was born in Indrosari Indonesia.

Military career

He served during the struggle both in the military and government of the Republic of Indonesia. On 20 October 1945, as a Lieutenant-Colonel, he led the forces of the People's Security Army (TKR) of the Central Kedu Regiment and surrounded the Allied and NICA armies in Jambu, Ambarawa which later became known as the Battle of Ambarawa.

During the reign of Sukarno, as a Major General Sarbini served as Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia in the Dwikora II cabinet in 1966. He was later replaced by Army Lieutenant General Suharto.

His military career began from an option education PETA (Chudanco) in Bogor. He finished his education in 1942 and in 1945 was appointed as Chudanco Saidan II PETA in Gombong, Kebumen. After Japan lost in World War II and PETA disbanded, Sarbini returned to his hometown where he formed the People's Security Barrier (BKR) Kebumen branch and served as chairman in September 1945. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed Commander of the Kedu I Regiment of the TKR II Division stationed in Magelang with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. When Madiun Affair happened, he was diligent in cleaning up the remnants of the TDR (PKI). When Politionele acties happen, as Commander of STC WK II, he led the guerrilla in the area of Magelang to Banyumas.

Family

He married on August 24, 1944, to Salami daughter of R. Sastrowihardjo in Kutoarjo, Purworejo.

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Legacy

Sarbini was widely known as the father of Indonesian veterans and the Veteran building in Semanggi, Central Jakarta is named for him. In memory of his services, the SMK General M. Sarbini school was eastablshed in his birthplace.

Sarbini died on 21 August 1977 and was buried in the Main National Hero Cemetery Park of Kalibata.

References

  1. M Nababan (1966). "Continuity and Change: Four Indonesian Cabinets". p. 7. Retrieved 28 April 2025.