3rd Lithuanian National Cavalry Brigade

The 3rd Lithuanian National Cavalry Brigade () was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania led by Józef Antoni Kossakowski.

History

Origins The brigade was formed in 1792.

Organisation The brigade was organised into banners, per which there were two squadrons.

Commanders The commanders of the unit were:

Brigadier-Commandant — Józef Antoni Kossakowski Vicebrigadier-vicecommandant — Józef Białłozor Major — Marcin Białłozor Aide-de-camp — Stanisław Eysymont Quartermaster-lieutenant — Stanisław Hromyko Judge advocat — Adamowicz

1792-1794 The regiment was stationed in Raseiniai. As of April 1794, there were 332 men in the brigade, although it was supposed to be 419. At the time, it was organised into four banners.

Kościuszko Uprising The unit partook in the Vilnius Uprising on 11 August 1794.

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