Jonas Vilčinskas
Anti-Soviet Lithuanian partisan (1930–1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jonas Vilčinskas, also known by his codenames Algirdas and Svajūnas (23 February 1930 – 19 September 1953) was an anti-Soviet Lithuanian partisan and the last commander of their Kęstutis military district.[1][2][3]
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Colonel Jonas Vilčinskas | |
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Commander of the Kęstutis military district | |
In office 19 June 1953 – 19 September 1953 | |
Preceded by | Povilas Morkūnas |
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Born | (1930-02-23)23 February 1930 Paantvardys [lt], Jurbarkas District Municipality, Republic of Lithuania |
Died | 19 September 1953(1953-09-19) (aged 23) Antanava, Raseiniai District Municipality, Lithuanian SSR |
Education | Jurbarkas gymnasium |
Occupation | Lithuanian partisan |
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Allegiance | ![]() |
Years of service | 1949–1953 (Lithuanian partisans) |
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