Yudo Margono
Rear Admiral Muhammad Ali | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Madiun, East Java, Indonesia | 26 November 1965
Spouse | Veronica Yulis Prihayati |
Awards | See Honours |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian Navy |
Years of service | 1988–2023 |
Rank | Admiral |
Unit | Fleet Forces |
Early life and education
Yudo Margono was born in Madiun, East Java on 26 November 1965.[1] His parents were farmers. According to him, after graduating from high school, he along with several friends decided to sign up to join the Indonesian Naval Academy, though he was the only one accepted between his friends. He was assigned to the Indonesian Navy, and graduated from the academy in 1988.[2]
Career
He began his navy career as an assistant to the missile officer aboard
Yudo Margono became chief of staff of the Western fleet command in 2016–2017, commander of the military sealift command in 2017–2018, and then commander of the western fleet (reorganized into 1st fleet) in 2018–2019. After this tenure, he became joint commander of the 1st defense region, directly under the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.[1] He had been promoted to rear admiral in December 2017,[4]
As joint commander, Yudo Margono took part in the handling of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, particularly hospitals in Galang Island and the Kemayoran Athletes Village.[5] He was appointed navy chief of staff on 20 May 2020, and along with the appointment he was promoted to a four-star admiral.[6] He was awarded the Member (AM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia on 3 May 2022 for strengthening relations between the navies of Indonesia and Australia.[7]
Honours
Yudo Margono is the recipient of the following honours:[8][9]
References
- ^ a b c "Profil Yudo Margono, Eks Pangkogabwilhan I yang Dilantik Jadi KSAL". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). 20 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Perjalanan Karier KSAL: Anak Petani dan Misteri Angka Tiga". Republika (in Indonesian). 20 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Komandan Kolatarmabar Serahkan Jabatan Danpuslat Glagaspur Kolatarmabar" (in Indonesian). Indonesian Navy. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "PANGKOLINLAMIL RESMI SANDANG BINTANG DUA" (in Indonesian). Indonesian Navy. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "TNI Bentuk Komando Gabungan Terpadu Terkait Corona di 4 Wilayah, Ini Daftarnya". detiknews (in Indonesian). 23 March 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Ini Jejak Karier Kasal Baru, Laksamana TNI Yudo Margono". Berita Satu (in Indonesian). 20 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Government Notices Gazette C2022G00359 03/05/2022". gg.gov.au. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Profil Laksamana Yudo Margono yang Disahkan Jadi Panglima TNI". detik.com (in Indonesian). 13 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Profil - Laksamana TNI Yudo Margono, calon Panglima TNI". antaranews.com (in Indonesian). 30 November 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.