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The 500 rupiah coin features a portrait of a national hero (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA Some of us may not know who the characters behind the 500 rupiah coin are. This coin features a portrait of a national hero who has contributed greatly to the struggle and development of the nation.

Well, in this article, a national hero will be discussed printed in the 500 rupiah coin, as well as his role in Indonesian history. Come on, look at the reviews!

The portrait of a national hero immortalized in a 500 rupiah coin is Lt. Gen. Tahi Bonar (TB) SIimatupang. He is a high-ranking officer who played a major role in Indonesian history.

According to Ari Wijayanti's book Indonesian Heroes Encyclopedia, TB Simatupang has held the position of Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Armed Forces (KSAP).

He was appointed by the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, Soekarno to replace General Sudirman who died in 1950.

As Chief of Staff of the War Force, Lt. Gen. TB Simatupang is responsible for coordination and leadership in all military forces of the Republic of Indonesia, including the Air Force, Navy, and Air Force. The position is under the Minister of Defense and has an important role in guarding national defense.

Tahi Bonar Simatupang was born in Dairi, North Sumatra on January 28, 1920. Since childhood, Simatupang has shown leadership talent and has a high spirit of patriotism.

TNI Lt. Gen. TB Simatupang is one of the key figures in the design of the basics of Indonesian military. His military career began at KMA (Coninklijke Militaire Academie / Military Kingdom Academy) Bandung in 1940 and graduated as a young officer in 1942.

After Japan occupied the Dutch East Indies, Simatupang was placed as an Officer Candidate in the First Regiment, Jakarta. After the 1945 proclamation, Simatupang joined the TKR and joined the guerrillas against the Dutch soldiers.

In 1948, Tahi Bonar Simatupang was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the War Force (WAKASAP) and participated in the Round Table Conference (KMB), fighting for the TNI as the core of the Indonesian military.

After the death of General Sudirman, Simatupang was appointed Chief of Staff of the Indonesian War Force.

In 1953, the KSAP position was removed by President Soekarno, and Simatupang was appointed Military Advisor until he retired on July 21, 1959 with the rank of Lieutenant General. TB Simatupang retired at a very young age, namely 39 years.

After retiring, Simatupang was appointed active in church activities such as serving as Chair of the Indonesian Church Association (PGI), Chair of the PGI Advisory Council, Council of Churches throughout Asia, Council of Churches throughout the World, Chairman of the Indonesian Christian University Foundation, and Chairman of the Institute for Education and Management Development Foundation (IPPM).

On January 1, 1990, TB Simatupang died in Jakarta due to illness. He was buried in the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery with full respect.

For his great dedication to the nation, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono gave the title of national hero to Tahi Bonar Simatupang in 2013 through the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Nmor 68 of 2013.

This award is a form of official recognition for its extraordinary services and contributions in defending the country.

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