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Lieutenant general (Ret.) Witarmin | |
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7th Commander of Army Special Forces Command | |
In office 1970–1975 | |
Preceded by | Brig. Gen. TNI Widjojo Soejono |
Succeeded by | Brig. Gen. TNI Yogie Suardi Memet |
Personal details | |
Born | Kertosono, Nganjuk, East Java | February 2, 1925
Died | July 5, 1987 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia | (aged 62)
Spouse | Ny. Suratmi |
Children | 1. Nunuk Indrinuswati 2. Wiwiek Dwi Judajati 3. Anik Umi Heriyani 4. Sudiono |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian army |
Years of service | 1942 - 1983 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Unit | Infantry (Kopassandha) |
Lieutenant general (Ret.) Witarmin was a figure who crushed the communist rebellion in South Blitar, East Java. Witarmin was captain of Defenders of the Homeland (PETA) in 1942.