Moeldoko, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Indonesian general
Date of Birth: 08-Jul-1957
Place of Birth: Kediri, Indonesia
Nationality: Indonesia
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
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About Moeldoko
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- Moeldoko (pronounced [muldoko]; born 8 July 1957) is an Indonesian government official and retired general serving as the current Chief of Staff of Presidency for President Joko Widodo, previously serving as Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.
- He graduated from the Indonesian Military Academy (AKABRI) in 1981 and received the prestigious Adhi Makayasa medal as valedictorian of his class.
- On August 27, 2013, he was appointed Commander of the National Armed Forces by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and approved by the People's Representative Council (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat, DPR) after serving as the Chief of Staff of the Army for only three months.
- He succeeded Admiral (Ret.) Agus Suhartono who retired in May 2013.During his military career, General Moeldoko has received many awards and distinctions such as the notable Indonesian Military Distinguished Service Star (Bintang Dharma) from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Military Meritorious Service Medal).
- The Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) was conferred to him by the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam in recognition of his contributions in strengthening ties between the Indonesian and Singaporean armies.
- In addition, he has been distinguished in Indonesia with the National Police Meritorious Service Star (Bintang Bhayangkara), Defence Meritorious Service Star - 2nd and 3rd Class (Bintang Sewindu Angkatan Perang), Army Meritorious Service Star – 2nd and 3rd Class (Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Pratama), Dharma Santala Medal, Medal of 24 years’ loyalty Service, Timor Military Campaign Medal (Operation Lotus), and Malaysia/Borneo Military Campaign Medal (Satyalancana Wira Dharma).
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