Andriy Melnyk (officer)

Andriy Atanasovich Melnyk (Ukrainian: Андрій Атанасович Мельник; 12 December 1890 – 1 November 1964) was a Ukrainian military and political leader.

Andriy Melnyk
Андрій Мельник
Young Melnyk in officer's uniform
Born(1890-12-12)12 December 1890
Volya Yakubova, Drohobych povit, Galicia, Austria-Hungary
Died1 November 1964(1964-11-01) (aged 73)
Clervaux, Luxembourg
Allegiance Austria-Hungary
 Ukraine
Service/branchAustro-Hungarian Army
Ukrainian People's Army
Years of service1914–1915
1917–1919
RankGeneral, Commandant, Chief of Staff
UnitSich Riflemen
Commands heldSich Riflemen
Battles/wars
Other workPolitician, co-creator of the UVO and OUN
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