Mengenang Djamaluddin Wak Ketok: Komandan Batalion Bazooka di PRRI Padang 1958-1961

Abstract

Djamaluddin Wak Ketok, a fighter who has been active since independence, played a very
significant role in the PRRI upheaval in Padang City. This article aims to explain his life journey
through a thematic biographical approach. This research approach consists of several stages:
first, collecting sources through heuristic methods; then, critical processing and interpretation of
data; and finally, biographical writing. The results of the research show that Djamaluddin Wak
Ketok tenaciously faced the ground attack on Anduring by the central army, which ult imately
forced the PRRI troops to retreat to the Karakate Hill hills. At a meeting in Pariaman during the
PRRI upheaval, it was agreed to form five battalions under the Banteng Division. In this context,
Djamaluddin Wak Ketok was chosen as commander of the Bazooka battalion responsible for the
Padang City and Padang Outer City areas. His courage and steadfast attitude continued to shine
through in battle, including the attack at Simpang Haru, which ultimately resulted in the loss of
his life. All his sacrifices were made to protect the people who suffered from the cruel actions of
the central army from the 442 Diponegoro battalion.