My great-grandfather, Vilis Rungis, a captain in the Latvian Army, who fought the Soviets, never to return, as my great-grandmother fled the country
My great-grandfather, Vilis Rungis, a captain in the Latvian Army, who fought the Soviets, never to return, as my great-grandmother fled the country
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Lmao should’ve fought harder
Rest in peace, Latvian hero❤️
where are you from?
my great grandfather was an electrician he had 2 lightning bolts on his helmet
My grandparents made it to the US. Uncle was born in Latvia, aunt born in Germany, dad born here. One great uncle was captures by the soviets and died shortly after returning home. Another great uncle never returned from fighting. I have always felt a pull to visit Latvia.
I’ve got to say. That’s some nice facial hair.
“Fought the Soviets” – do you mean the Latvian War of Independence (Brīvības cīņas, 1918-1920)? Or was he in the Legion?