2 TNI soldiers promoted after raising Merah Putih in Aceh
The battlefield promotion was handed out at Mabes TNI after the flag was briefly lowered by a group at Masjid Raya Baiturrahman.
Two TNI soldiers received extraordinary promotions after they raised the Merah Putih again, after it had been lowered by a group of people in the courtyard of Masjid Raya Baiturrahman, Banda Aceh, on Saturday, 15 August. They are Sertu Irfan Farhan of Yonif 112/DJ Kodam Iskandar Muda and Pratu Donni Pinto Harahap of Yonarmed 17/RC Kodam Iskandar Muda. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya praised their courage and initiative when he met them in Jakarta. Earlier, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto gave them a one-rank promotion at Mabes TNI, Cilangkap, on the President's instructions. The award was described as a tribute to efforts to protect the dignity of the national symbol.