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 | | Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarajata was born in Bangkok, on June 16, 1908, son of Major Luang Ruangdejanan (Thongdee Dhanarajata) and Mrs. |
 | | In 1941, Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarajata served in the Great War of Asia-Pacific, as Commander of Infantry Regiment XXXIII, and was thus granted the title of Colonel, Commander-in-Chief of Infantry Regiment XIII and Commander of Lampang Military Province, on April 1, 1945, for the act of bravery. |
 | | Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarajata was appointed Prime Minister on February 9, 1959, succeeded Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn, who was forced out of office, due to state administration disorder. |
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