Harun Thohir | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tahir bin Mandir 4 April 1943 |
| Died | 17 October 1968 (aged 25) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Harun bin Said |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Organization | Indonesian Marine Corps |
| Criminal charge | Murder (3 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Awards | National Hero of Indonesia |
Harun Thohir or Harun bin Said (birth name Tahir bin Mandir; 1943–1968) was an Indonesian soldier born in Bawean Island, East Java, on 4 April 1943 to Mahdar and Aswiyani,[3] while another source stated that he was born on 14 April 1943.[4]
He was one of a three-member special forces team part of the Indonesian Marine Corps (the others being Usman bin Haji Muhammad Ali, alias "Janatin" and Gani bin Arup) who carried out the MacDonald House bombing in Singapore, during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation, that killed three civilians. Following his capture, he was hanged for murder.[2]
- ^ Sudarmanto, J. B. (2007). Jejak-jejak pahlawan : perekat kesatuan bangsa Indonesia (rev. 2nd ed.). Jakarta: Gramedia Widiasarana Indonesia. pp. 162, 164. ISBN 9789797597160. OCLC 200180907.
- ^ a b Singapore from Settlement to Nation Pre-1819 to 1971 (6th ed.). Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Education. pp. 196–197.
- ^ "Liontin Garuda, Misteri Peninggalan Harun yang tak Terungkap".
- ^ "4 Fakta Harun Tahir Pahlawan Asal Bawean Yang Bikin Bangga". 15 August 2017.
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