Ahmad Yani
Ahmad Yani | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 19 June 1922 Jenar, Purworejo, Central Java, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 1 October 1965 (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 |
| Battles/wars | |
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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.