Supriyadi
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Fransiskus Xaverius Soeprijadi, also known as Supriyadi or Soeprijadi, was an Indonesian national hero who rebelled against the occupying Japanese in 1945.
Portrait of Supriyadi, c. 1940
In this 1945 newspaper report, Minister of Defense (Menteri Pertahanan) is listed as "not yet appointed" (beloem diangkat). This is due to uncertainties about Supriyadi's fate.
Sudirman
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Sudirman was an Indonesian military officer and revolutionary during the Indonesian National Revolution and the first commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.
Supriyadi
…People's Security Forces Designate In office 5 October 1945 – 12 November 1945 President Sukarno Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Lt. Gen. Sudirman Personal details Born 13 April 1923 Trenggalek, Oost-Java, Dutch East Indies Military service Allegiance Empire of Japan Indonesia Branch/service…
Portrait of Sudirman, 1950
Sudirman and his wife Alfiah with their youngest son, 1949
Governor-General Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer and General Hein ter Poorten, brought into an internment camp; the two capitulated to invading Japanese forces on 9 March 1942, leading to a three-year long occupation.
The first dedicated TKR headquarters, located in Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta; it is now the Dharma Wiratama Museum.