Ahmad Yani
Indonesian general (1922–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Ahmad Yani (19 June 1922 – 1 October 1965) was the Commander of the Indonesian Army, and was killed by members of the 30 September Movement during an attempt to kidnap him from his house.
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Ahmad Yani | |
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Minister / Commander of the Army | |
In office 23 June 1962 – 1 October 1965 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Haris Nasution |
Succeeded by | Pranoto Reksosamudro |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-06-19)19 June 1922 Jenar, Purworejo, Central Java, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 1 October 1965(1965-10-01) (aged 43) Jakarta, Indonesia |
Resting place | Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Spouse | Yayu Rulia Sutowiryo Ahmad Yani |
Children | 8, including: Amelia Ahmad Yani Untung Yani Eddy Yani |
Awards | National Hero of Indonesia (1965) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan (1943–1945) Indonesia (1945–1965) |
Branch/service | PETA Indonesian Army |
Years of service | 1943–1965 |
Rank | Lieutenant General (at death) General (posthumously) |
Battles/wars | |
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