Aboo Samah Aboo Bakar

1.  Name: Aboo Samah Aboo Bakar, Tan Sri

2. Occupation: Senior military officer

3. Date and place of birth: June 20, 1940, Sungai Kecil, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang

4. Education:

1. Master Degree in Strategic Studies in Britain (1982)
2. Military Courses in India (1977)
3. Military Courses in Indonesia (1972-1973)

5. Spouse: Puan Sri Faridah Hamzah

6. Number of children: 3

7. Contributions:

1. General (1994)
2. Military Commander, United Nations Operations in Somalia UNISOM II (1994)
3. Army Corps Commander (1993)
4. Commander of Fourth Division(1990-1993)
5. Commander  of 10 ^th Malaysian Infantry Brigade(1988-1990)
6. Commander of 5 ^th Malaysian Infantry Brigade (1985-1987)
7. Platoon Commander, 6 ^th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (1960)
8. Joined the Army (1959)

8. Honours and Awards:

1. Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM) which carries the title “Tan Sri” – Federal Government (1995)
2. Darjah Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera by Yang DiPertuan Agong (1995)

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