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Anton Soedjarwo

1930 – 1988

Indonesian chief of police

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About Anton Soedjarwo

Lived 1930 – 1988 (aged 57). Anton Soedjarwo was an Indonesian police officer.

Police General Anton Soedjarwo (21 September 1930 in Bandung, West Java – 18 April 1988 in Bandung) was Chief of the Indonesian National Police from 4 December 1983 to 6 June 1985. His son, Rudy Soedjarwo, is a film director.

Life timeline 1952 - graduated from high school in Magelang 1954 - graduated from police academy in Sukabumi 1954–1956 - Police Chief Inspector in Palopo 1956 - aide Chief of Police Sukanto Tjokrodiatmodjo 1956–1957 - Head of Traffic at Makassar 1957–1958 - attache Foreign Relations Section of the Bureau of Police Headquarters Organizations 1959–1961 - Force Commander on Mobile Brigade 1960 - ranger training in Porong 1961 - infantry training in the United States 1962–1964 - Battalion Commander 1232/Pelopor on Mobile Brigade 1962 - led the unit that went into New Guinea 1964–1972 - Commander, Pioneer Regiment, Brimob 1967 - Furthered his studies at the Staff College in Lembang 1969 - Graduated as a paratrooper in Sukasari 1969–1972 - Tanjung Priok district police chief 1972–1974 - Commander, Kores 102, Kodak 10 in Malang 1974 - Commander, Komapta 1974–1976 - Commander, Regional Command Police (Kodak) 11 (West Kalimantan) 1976–1978 - Commander, Kodak 2 (North Sumatra) 1978–1983 - Brigadier General (Pol.), then Major General (Pol.), Kodak 7 (Jakarta Raya) 1983–1985 - Chief of the Indonesian National Police

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Police Academy of the Republic of Indonesia
Positions held
Chief of police, Regional Police Chief Greater Jakarta
Awards
Ramon Magsaysay Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anton Soedjarwo?

Indonesian chief of police

When was Anton Soedjarwo born?

Anton Soedjarwo was born on 21 September 1930 in Bandung.

When did Anton Soedjarwo die?

Anton Soedjarwo died on 18 April 1988 in Jakarta.

What was Anton Soedjarwo's occupation?

Anton Soedjarwo was a police officer.

What nationality was Anton Soedjarwo?

Anton Soedjarwo was Indonesian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anton Soedjarwo

· Wikidata: Q14325367

· DBpedia: Anton Soedjarwo

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