Sukarjo Wiryopranoto

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Soekardjo Wirjopranoto (June 5, 1903 - October 23, 1962) is a freedom fighter and national hero of Indonesia.

In 1923, he is graduate of the Law School in the District Court. Then, he worked in several cities until finally set up his own law office "Vishnu" in Malang, East Java.

Sukardjo become a member of the Volksraad in 1931. Additionally with Dr. Sutomo founded the National Association of Indonesia.

He also served as Indonesia's Permanent Representative at the United Nations (UN) until the end.

He was buried in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, Jakarta.