A diligent student at a Muhammadiyah - run school , he became respected within the community for his devotion to Islam .
Born in Purbalingga , Dutch East Indies , Sudirman moved to Cilacap in 1916 and was raised by his uncle .
A diligent student at a Muhammadiyah - run school , Sudirman became respected within the community for Sudirman 's devotion to Islam .
Born in Purbalingga , Dutch East Indies , Sudirman moved to Cilacap in 1916 and was raised by his uncle .