Sudirman
First commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and guerrilla leader.
- field
- Military officer, revolutionary
- nationality
- Indonesian
- known_for
- First commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces; guerrilla campaign during the Indonesian National Revolution
Quick Facts
- Honorific Prefix
- Grand General (Ret.) · Raden
- Office
- Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
- Term Start
- 12 November 1945
- Term End
- 29 January 1950
- President
- Sukarno
- Predecessor
- Supriyadi (never took office) · Oerip Soemohardjo (acting)
- Successor
- Tahi Bonar Simatupang
- Birth Date
- 1916-01-24name=A
- Birth Place
- Poerbalingga, Midden-Java, Dutch East Indies
- Death Date
- 1950-01-29
- Death Place
- Magelang, Indonesia
- Resting Place
- Semaki Heroes' Cemetery
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
He studied at a Muhammadiyah-run school and later worked as a teacher and headmaster at a Muhammadiyah elementary school.
Reader's Guide
Sudirman's significance lies in his role as the first commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces during the Indonesian National Revolution. The 100-kilometer route he took during his guerrilla campaign must be followed by Indonesian cadets before graduation.
Did You Know?
- He participated in drafting the Linggadjati Agreement.
- The 100-kilometer route he took during his guerrilla campaign must be followed by Indonesian cadets before graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sudirman considered important?
As the inaugural commander of Indonesia's national military and a central guerrilla leader during the National Revolution, he is remembered as a foundational figure in the nation's path to sovereignty.
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