12 Facts About Umar Wirahadikusumah

Umar Wirahadikusumah was an Indonesian politician and former army general, who served as the fourth vice president of Indonesia, serving from 1983 until 1988.

Umar Wirahadikusumah entered the military in 1943, during the Japanese occupation.

In 1967, Umar Wirahadikusumah became Deputy Army Chief of Staff before finally becoming the Army Chief of Staff himself in 1969.

Umar Wirahadikusumah died on 21 March 2003, due to heart and lung problems.

Umar Wirahadikusumah was born in Situraja, Sumedang, West Java on 10 October 1924, to a noble family.

In 1943, with Indonesia now under Japanese Occupation, Umar Wirahadikusumah enlisted with youth groups operating under the supervision of the Japanese Occupational Government.

Umar Wirahadikusumah worked his way up the ranks, participating in a crackdown of the Communists in 1948 as well as fighting the PRRI rebellion in Sumatra.

In 1965, Suharto entrusted Umar Wirahadikusumah to replace him as Commander of Kostrad.

In 1967, Umar Wirahadikusumah became Deputy Army Chief of Staff before finally becoming the Army Chief of Staff himself in 1969.

In March 1983, Umar Wirahadikusumah reached the pinnacle of his career.

Umar Wirahadikusumah died on 21 March 2003 due to heart and lung problems at 7:53 pm.

Umar Wirahadikusumah married Karlinah Djaja Atmadja on 2 February 1957, with whom he had two daughters.