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    General Soedirman: D Away On January 29, 1950 in Magelang

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    General Soedirman was a hero of Indonesia's independence who achieved the highest rank of five stars. He joined Muhammadiyah and showed leadership skills. At age 31, he became a general, demonstrating great commitment even when ill with pneumonia. He was Indonesia's first and youngest general, receiving a military education through Peta academy. As commander of Division V, he was elected commander of the Indonesian army. When the Netherlands attacked again, Soedirman led guerrilla attacks from the jungles despite being very sick, until his health failed at the young age of 34.

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    General Soedirman was a hero of Indonesia's independence who achieved the highest rank of five stars. He joined Muhammadiyah and showed leadership skills. At age 31, he became a general, demonstrating great commitment even when ill with pneumonia. He was Indonesia's first and youngest general, receiving a military education through Peta academy. As commander of Division V, he was elected commander of the Indonesian army. When the Netherlands attacked again, Soedirman led guerrilla attacks from the jungles despite being very sick, until his health failed at the young age of 34.

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    General Soedirman was a hero of Indonesia's independence who achieved the highest rank of five stars. He joined Muhammadiyah and showed leadership skills. At age 31, he became a general, demonstrating great commitment even when ill with pneumonia. He was Indonesia's first and youngest general, receiving a military education through Peta academy. As commander of Division V, he was elected commander of the Indonesian army. When the Netherlands attacked again, Soedirman led guerrilla attacks from the jungles despite being very sick, until his health failed at the young age of 34.

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    General Soedirman: D Away On January 29, 1950 in Magelang

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    GENERAL SOEDIRMAN

    General Soedirman is a hero that involved in the efforts for Indonesia’s Independence. He
    was one of people who got five star grades. He was born on January 24, 1916. His father was
    Karsid Kartawiuraji and his mother was Siyem. However, Soedirman was adopted by his
    uncle named Raden Cokrosunaryo, and live with him. When Soedirman moved to Cilacap, he
    joined Muhammadiyah Islamic Organization and became a diligent and active student in
    extracurricular activity. His skill in leading organization, and his obedient attitude toward
    religion made him respected by society.
    He became a General when he was 31 years old. He had great commitment and loyalty which
    was shown. He still involved in the guerrilla attack toward Netherlands when he got
    pneumonia.
    General is a hero who was willing to sacrifice himself to defend his beloved country and
    nation. He was noted as the first and youngest general ever in the Republic of Indonesia. He
    got his formal education from Taman Siswa school and then he continued to HIK
    Muhammadiyah (teacher’s school) Solo but he did not finish it. Meanwhile, his military
    education was begun through Pembela Tanah Air (Peta) academy in Bogor. After he finished
    it, he became the battalion commander in Kroya. At that time, he was very critical toward
    despotic policy and action of Japanese military. Due to his firm attitude, he was almost killed
    by Japanese army.
    After Indonesia reached its independence, there was a fight with Japanese troops and he was
    successful in taking their gun in Banyumas. When Tentara Keamanan Rakyat (TKR) was
    formed, he was appointed as the commander of Division V/ Banyuman with colonel grade.
    Through the conference of TKR on November 2, 1945, he was elected to be the great General
    of TKR or the General of Indonesian Army. Soedirman got his General grade due to his merit
    and achievement for country and nation. It was given by the President of Indonesia.
    When Netherlands troops came back and attack Indonesia which was well-known as
    Netherlands Military Aggression II, the capital city of Indonesia was moved to Yogyakarta.
    At that time, Soedirman was sick. He was very weak because of pneumonia and he only had
    one functioned lung. President Soekarno who was kidnapped told that he should stay for
    medication at his hometown but he could not obey it. Due to his commitment and
    responsibility as the military leader, he was involved to attack Netherlands troops back.
    He led the guerrilla attack. For seven months, he and his troops moved from one jungle to
    another jungle, mount to mount even though he was badly ill and weak and there was no
    medicine stock. But, he always gave support, direction, and strategies as if he were not sick at
    that time. At last, he left the war because his condition became worse. General Soedirman
    passed away when he was very young, 34 years old. He passe d away on January 29, 1950 in
    Magelang.

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