Melanchton Siregar
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Melanchton Siregar (7 August 1912 – 24 February 1975) was the co-founder and last chairman of the Indonesian Christian Party, and the commander of the Arrow Division, the military wing of the North Sumatra branch of the Indonesian Christian Party. He was also the member of the Central Indonesian National Committee since 1947.
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Melanchton Siregar | |
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Deputy Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly | |
In office 20 June 1966 – 28 October 1971 | |
President | Sukarno Suharto |
Speaker | Abdul Haris Nasution |
Preceded by | Idham Chalid Ali Sastroamidjojo |
Succeeded by | Sumiskum Jailani Naro Domo Pranoto Mohammad Isnaeni |
5th Chairman of Indonesian Christian Party | |
In office 17 October 1967 – 11 January 1973 | |
President | Sukarno Suharto |
Preceded by | Albert Mangaratua Tambunan |
Succeeded by | position abolished |
Member of Central Indonesian National Committee | |
In office 6 March 1947 – 15 February 1950 | |
President | Sukarno |
Personal details | |
Born | (1912-08-07)7 August 1912[lower-alpha 1] Lumban Silo, Pearung, Paranginan, Humbang Hasundutan, North Sumatra, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 24 February 1975(1975-02-24) (aged 62) Jakarta, Indonesia |
Resting place | Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, Jakarta, Indonesia |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Political party | Parki (1945–1947) Indonesian Christian Party (1945–1973) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
Years of service | 1947–1975 |
Rank | Colonel (Titular)[2] |
Commands | Arrow Division |
Battles/wars | Indonesian War of Independence |
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