Herman Nicolas Ventje Sumual (11 June 1923 – 28 March 2010) was a military officer involved in the

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. His appointments include regional commander of KODAM VII/Wirabuana, but he is best known as the leader of the

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movement.

References

* Matindas, Benny, and Supit, Bert (1998) ''Ventje Sumual, Pemimpin Yang Menatap Hanya Ke Depan: Biografi Seorang Patriot, Filsuf, Gembong Pemberontak (Ventje Sumual, a Leader that only Looks Forward: A biography of a Patriot, Philosopher, Rebel)'', Bina Insani, Jakarta {{DEFAULTSORT:Sumual, Ventje 1923 births 2010 deaths People from Manado Indonesian Christians Minahasa people People from Minahasa Regency Indonesian military personnel Indonesian rebels