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Robert Wolter Monginsidi
Born Malalayang, February 14, 1925; Died Pacinang, September 5, 1949.
Monginsidi was part of Indonesia's struggle for independence from the Dutch in South Sulawesi.
Indonesia's independence was proclaimed while Monginsidi was in Makassar. However, the Dutch sought to regain control of Indonesia after the end of World War II. They returned through the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA). Monginsidi became involved in the struggle against NICA in Makassar. On July 17, 1946, Monginsidi with Ranggong Daeng Romo and others formed the Indonesian people's resistance army named Laskar Pemberontak Rakyat Indonesia Sulawesi (LAPRIS). LAPRIS continually harassed and attacked Dutch positions.
Monginsidi was caught by the Dutch on February 28, 1947, but managed to escape on October 27, 1947. The Dutch caught him again and this time sentenced him to death. Monginsidi was executed by firing squad on September 5, 1949. His body was moved to the Makassar heroes cemetery on November 10, 1950.
Profile
Excerpt from Wikipedia:
Robert Wolter Monginsidi
Born Malalayang, February 14, 1925; Died Pacinang, September 5, 1949.
Monginsidi was part of Indonesia's struggle for independence from the Dutch in South Sulawesi.
Indonesia's independence was proclaimed while Monginsidi was in Makassar. However, the Dutch sought to regain control of Indonesia after the end of World War II. They returned through the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA). Monginsidi became involved in the struggle against NICA in Makassar. On July 17, 1946, Monginsidi with Ranggong Daeng Romo and others formed the Indonesian people's resistance army named Laskar Pemberontak Rakyat Indonesia Sulawesi (LAPRIS). LAPRIS continually harassed and attacked Dutch positions.
Monginsidi was caught by the Dutch on February 28, 1947, but managed to escape on October 27, 1947. The Dutch caught him again and this time sentenced him to death. Monginsidi was executed by firing squad on September 5, 1949. His body was moved to the Makassar heroes cemetery on November 10, 1950.