3rd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment
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Active1776-1795
CountryGrand Duchy of Lithuania
TypeCavalry
Garrison/HQLoyew (1789)
Mazyr (1789-1790)
Strzeszyn (1791)
Vilkaviškis (1792)
Mazyr (1789-1790)
Strzeszyn (1791)
Vilkaviškis (1792)
| 3rd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776-1795 |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Garrison/HQ | Loyew (1789) Mazyr (1789-1790) Strzeszyn (1791) Vilkaviškis (1792) |
| Engagements | War in Defence of the Constitution:
Kościuszko Uprising: |
The 3rd Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment (Polish: 3 Pułk Litewski Przedniej Straży) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The full name was 3rd Advance Guard Regiment Field Hetman of Lithuania Antoni Chlewinkiego.[1]
Origins
Great Sejm 1788-1792
The regiment was stationed in Mazyr & Loyew (1789), Mazyr (1790), Strzeszyn (1791), Vilkaviškis (Oct 1792).[2][1]
War in Defence of the Constitution
The regiment fought in the battle of Zelwa.[2][1]
Kościuszko Uprising
The unit partook in the battles of Krupczyce, Brzesc, Maciejowice, Praga.[2][1]
