Tasked with overseeing the surrender of Japanese soldiers in Banyumas , he established a division of the People 's Safety Body there .
After Indonesia proclaimed its independence on 17 August 1945 , Sudirman led a break - out then went to Jakarta to meet President Sukarno .
Tasked with overseeing the surrender of Japanese soldiers in Banyumas , Sudirman established a division of the People 's Safety Body there .
After Indonesia proclaimed its independence on 17 August 1945 , Sudirman led a break - out then went to Jakarta to meet President Sukarno .