Umar Wirahadikusumah
| Umar Wirahadikusumah | |
|---|---|
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| 4th Vice President of Indonesia | |
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In office 12 March 1983 – 11 March 1988 |
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| President | Suharto |
| Preceded by | Adam Malik |
| Succeeded by | Sudharmono |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
10 October 1924 Soemedang, West Java, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 21 March 2003 (aged 78) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Resting place | Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, Jakarta |
| Political party | Golongan Karya |
| Relations | Agus Wirahadikusumah (nephew) |
| Profession | Military |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
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| Allegiance |
 Indonesia
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| Service/branch |
 Indonesian Army
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| Years of service | 1945–1973 |
| Rank |
 General
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| Unit |
Kodam Siliwangi Kodam Jaya Kostrad |
| Commands |
Kodam Jaya Kostrad The Indonesian Army |
| Battles/wars |
Indonesian National Revolution Madiun Affair PRRI Rebellion |
Umar Wirahadikusumah (10 October 1924 – 21 March 2003) was the fourth Indonesian Vice President; he served from 1983 to 1988.
Umar Wirahadikusumah was born on 10 October 1924 to Raden Rangga Wirahadikusumah and Raden Ratnaringrum. Umar was of noble birth and completed his education under the Dutch Colonial Government.
In 1943, with Indonesia now under Japanese Occupation, Umar enlisted with youth groups operating under the supervision of the Japanese Occupational Government. These youth groups provided some physical training which Umar undertook. This was followed in October 1944 by PETA, an auxiliary force consisting of Indonesian recruits which was intended to assist the Japanese in fighting the Allies. When Indonesia declared its Independence, Umar, like many other youths of similar age joined the TKR (The People's Security Soldiers), the forerunner to the TNI.
After the Indonesian National Revolution in which the fledgling nation successfully prevented the Dutch from reoccupying them, Umar served in the Army. Umar served for a long time in Kodam VI/Siliwangi (Siliwangi Division) which was stationed in his native province of West Java. He worked his way up the ranks, participating in a crackdown of the Communists in 1948 as well as fighting the PRRI rebellions in Sumatra. He was also at one time, the adjutant of AH Nasution when the latter held the position of Kodam VI/Siliwangi Commander.
In 1959, Umar was trusted as the Commander of Kodam V/Jaya and he was now in charge of security around Jakarta.
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