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Graves of Lithuanian Soldiers

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Buried here are ten Lithuanian soldiers, among whom are known heroes: Private Juozas Bajorinas from the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, who died or was killed on November 10, 1920, under unknown circumstances; Private Juozas Balsys from the 4th Infantry Regiment of King Mindaugas, who was killed on November 8, 1920; Private Juozas Pinkevičius from the 2nd Company of the 10th Infantry Regiment of Marijampolė, who was killed during a battle with the Polish army on April 23, 1920, near Kapčiamestis; Private Steponas Puškorius from the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Duke of Kaunas, who died on November 12, 1920; Private Petras Stumbrys from the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Grand Duke Algirdas, who was killed on November 9, 1920; as well as five unknown Lithuanian soldiers who fell in 1919–1920.

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who was killed on November 9, 1920; as well as five unknown Lithuanian soldiers who fell in 1919–1920. In this cemetery, where the soldier's crosses (which have not survived) are also found, Private Juozas Globis from the 1st Company of the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Duke of Kaunas, who was killed during a battle with the Polish army on September 30, 1920, near Ustronė village, and Private Kostas Markūnas from the 10th Infantry Regiment of Marijampolė, who was killed on July 17, 1920, near Druskininkai, are also buried. This site is significant not only historically but also culturally, attracting tourists who wish to learn more about Lithuania's struggles for independence and honor its heroes.

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