Rahardjo Prodjopradoto

Rahardjo Prodjopradoto (August 10, 1921 - February 16, 1978) was an Indonesian politician from the Golkar Party. He was the Vice Chairman of Golkar from 1971 until 1973, and the party's Secretary for Civil Servants from 1973 until his death.

Early life Prodjopradoto was born on 10 August 1921 in Danukusuman, Surakarta. Prodjopranoto went to the Hollands Indische School (HIS). After finishing his school, Prodjopradoto went to the Muhammadiyah Teacher's School for four years. During his time there, he often preaches to the masses.

Military career His career in the military began since his youth. In 1946, he became the member of the division staff of the Senopati Surakarta as a Second Lieutenant. In 1950, he was tasked as the commander of the Sukaharjo military division. Fourteen years later, he began to teach in the Navy Staff and Command School (Seskoal) with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Letkol).

Several hours after his death, a lot of Golkar officials came to his house to mourn him. Those who came such as Amir Murtono, Sapardjo (general secretary of Golkar), Murdopo (treasurer of Golkar), and A.E. Manihuruk (vice chairman of Golkar).

A day after his death, his body was brought from his home to the DPR-RI building at 08.00. From 09.00 until 09.45, his body was put in the building to be mourned by members of DPR. After 10.00, his body was brought to the Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery to be buried.

Awards Satya Lencana Peristiwa Aksi Militer I, II Satya Lencana Kesetiaan