The 3rd Lithuanian National Cavalry Brigade () was a military unit of the

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led by Józef Antoni Kossakowski.

History

Origins

The brigade was formed in 1792.

Organisation

The brigade was organised into

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, 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

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. 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.

References

{{Military of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1717-1795 Military units and formations established in 1792 Lithuanian National Cavalry Brigades