The 1st Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment (Lithuanian: 1-as priešakinės sargybos J. K. D. D. L. Kunigaikštijos pulkas;[1] Polish: 1 Pułk Litewski Przedniej Straży) was a military unit of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The full name was 1st Advance Guard Regiment of HM the Grand Duke of Lithuania.[2]
| 1st Lithuanian Vanguard Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776-1795 |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Garrison/HQ | Anykščiai and Rechytsa (1789) Khalopyenichy (1790) Vidžiai (1792) |
| Engagements | War of 1792 |
Formed in 1776 as light ulans[2] from light cavalry banners and was called an uhlan regiment.[1]
The regiment was stationed in Anykščiai & Rechytsa (1789), Khalopyenichy (1790), Vidžiai (1792).[1][2]
The regiment fought in the:
After the Kościuszko Uprising, the regiment was transferred into Russian armyasLithuanian-Tatar Regiment [ru].[1][2]
1st Advance Guard Regiment of HM the Grand Duke of Lithuania
(F) 1776, as light ulans.
(S) Onikszty, Rzeczyca (1789), Chołopienicze (1790), Widze (1792).
(B) Opsa, Mscibow, Wojszkami (1792).
Transferred into Russian army as Lithuanian-Tartar Regt.