Julius Tahija was an Indonesian businessman, politician and soldier. He was a recipient of the Military Order of William for his actions in the Dutch East Indies campaign while serving in the Royal Ne
Tahija in 1947
Tahija (far right) with Simon Spoor and Hubertus van Mook in 1947
Tahija (left) as Minister of Social Affairs, meeting Dutch politician Carl Romme in 1947
Ahmad Yani was the Minister/Commander of the Army, a position equivalent to the modern Chief of Staff of Indonesian Army who was killed by members of the 30 September Movement during an attempt to kid
Then-Col. Yani leading a briefing on 12 April 1958 during Operation 17 August
Plaque marking the place when Yani fell after being shot by members of the 30 September Movement – his former home is now a museum. Note the bullet holes in the door.