General Of The Army Raden Soedirman

General of the Army Raden Soedirman

Soedirman was a high-ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian National Revolution. Born in Purbalingga, Dutch East Indies.  Soedirman moved to Cilacap in 1916. A diligent student at a Muhammadiyah-run school, he became respected within the community for his devotion to Islam.

After Indonesia proclaimed its independence on 17 August 1945, Sudirman led a break-out then went to Jakarta to meet President Sukarno. Tasked with overseeing the surrender of Japanese soldiers (PETA) in Banyumas, he established a division of the People's Safety Body there. On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the military's commander-in-chief in Yogyakarta. and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December.

 In late 1949 Sudirman's tuberculosis relapsed, and he retired to Magelang, where he died slightly more than a month after the Dutch recognised Indonesia's independence. He is buried at Semaki Heroes' Cemetery in Yogyakarta.

Sudirman's death was grieved throughout Indonesia, with flags flown at half-mast and thousands gathering to see his funeral convoy and procession. He continues to be highly respected in Indonesia. On 10 December 1964 he was declared a National Hero of Indonesia.

So, things we can emulate from General Sudirman are willing to fight for the country and nation, the spirit of sacrificing for independence, high spirit of nationalism, have faith and brave.