Mas Isman (1 January 1924 –12 December 1982) was an Indonesian freedom fighter in East Java when it was part of the Dutch East Indies. He received a National Hero of Indonesia award from President Joko Widodo on 5 November 2015.[1]

Mas Isman
Mas Isman on a 2018 stamp of Indonesia
Personal details
Born(1924-01-01)1 January 1924
Bondowoso, East Java
Died12 December 1982(1982-12-12) (aged 58)
Indonesia Surabaya, East Java
AwardsNational Hero of Indonesia
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/serviceIndonesian Army
RankMayor General
Battles/warsIndonesian National Revolution

Mas Isman was the father of Hayono Isman, Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs.

References

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  1. ^ "Jokowi Anugerahkan Gelar Pahlawan Nasional Ke Lima Tokoh". Cnnindonesia.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.