Ahmad Yani
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General Ahmad Yani |
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In office 1962 – 1 October 1965 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Haris Nasution |
| Succeeded by | Pranoto Reksosamudro |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
19 June 1922 Purworejo, Dutch Indies
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| Died | 1 October 1965 (aged 43) Jakarta, Indonesia
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| Nationality | Indonesia |
| Spouse(s) | Yayu Rulia Sutowiryo Ahmad Yani |
| Children | 8 |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Religion | Islam |
| Awards | National Hero of Indonesia (1965) |
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| Allegiance |
Indonesia
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| Service/branch |
 Indonesian Army
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| Years of service | 1940-1965 |
| Rank |
 General
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| Battles/wars |
Indonesian National Revolution Darul Islam RebellionPRRI Rebellion |
Indonesian National Revolution
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.
Ahmad Yani was born in Jenar, Purworejo, Central Java on 19 June 1922 to the Wongsoredjo family, a family that worked at a sugar factory run by a Dutch owner. In 1927, Yani moved with his family to Batavia, where his father now worked for a Dutch General. At Batavia, Yani worked his way through primary and secondary education. In 1940, Yani left high school to undergo compulsory military service in the Army of the Dutch East Indies colonial government. He initially trained to be a Navy Seaman. He studied military topography in Malang, East Java, but this education was interrupted by the arrival of the invading Japanese in 1942. At the same time, Yani and his family moved back to Central Java.
In 1943, he joined the Japanese sponsored Peta (Defenders of the Motherland) army, and underwent further training in Magelang as an Artillery officer. After completing this training, Yani enlisted to be trained as a Peta platoon commander and was transferred to Bogor, West Java to receive his training. Upon completion, he was sent back to Magelang as an instructor.
After Independence Yani joined the army of the fledgling republic and fought against the Dutch. During the first months after the Declaration of Independence, Yani formed a battalion with himself as Commander and led it to victory against the British at Magelang. Yani then followed this up by successfully defending Magelang against the Dutch when it tried to take over the city, earning him the nickname of the "Savior of Magelang". Another notable highlight of Yani's career during this time period was the series of guerilla offensives he launched in early 1949 to distract the Dutch whilst Lieutenant Colonel Suharto prepared for the 1 March General Offensive which was to be directed at Yogyakarta.
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