2nd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion
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| 2nd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1813 March 1 - July 1 (as a separate Battalion) |
| Country | Kingdom of Prussia |
| Engagements | Napoleonic Wars |
The 2nd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion (Lithuanian: 2-asis lietuvių fuzilierių rezervinis batalionas; German: 2. Litauisches Füsilier Reserve Bataillon) was a fusilier battalion of the Royal Prussian Army formed by Lithuanians.
Formation
Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg marched into Königsberg (Lithuanian: Karaliaučius) on 8 January 1813 and immediately declared the mobilisation of all remaining able-bodied men.[1] First, he called all the Krümper and recruits, which von Bülow had left to the east of the Vistula.[1] So, Yorck created a large training camp to train the new soldiers.[1] On March 1, seven reserve battalions were formed, which were the:[1][2]
- 1st East Prussian Musketeer Reserve Battalion
- 2nd East Prussian Musketeer Reserve Battalion
- 3rd East Prussian Musketeer Reserve Battalion
- 4th East Prussian Musketeer Reserve Battalion
- 1st Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion
- 2nd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion
- 3rd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion
The 2nd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion was formed in Heilsberg.[3][4] It was formed under the command of Captain von Douglas from the 4th East Prussian Infantry Regiment.[3]
Assigning to various regiments
After a few months, on 1 July 1813, these and other reserve battalions were concentrated into reserve regiments.[5] Its commander von Douglas was promoted to the rank of Major on June 25.[6] The unit retained its name until July 1.[7]
The 2nd Lithuanian Fusilier Reserve Battalion was made the 3rd Reserve Infantry Regiment's 3rd, i.e. Fusilier, Battalion.[8][9]