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Yos Sudarso, Indonesian naval officer (born 1925)

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Yos Sudarso

Indonesian naval officer (1925–1962)

Commodore Yosaphat "Yos" Sudarso was an Indonesian naval officer killed at the Battle of Arafura Sea. At the time of his death, Yos Sudarso was deputy chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy and in charge of an action to infiltrate Dutch New Guinea. He was promoted to vice admiral…
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Officer (armed forces)

Person in a position of authority

An officer is a person who holds a position of authority as a member of an armed force or uniformed service.
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January 15

Day of the year

January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 350 days remain until the end of the year.
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