Izidorius Mockus
Izidorius Mockus | |
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.jpg) Izidorius Mockus-Rikas in the forest, ca 1946 | |
| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 1950 |
| Known for | Lithuanian anti-Soviet partisan and leader of Rolandas' squad |
| Spouse | not married |
| Parent(s) | Juozas Mockus and Rozalija Dirginčiūtė-Mockienė |
Izidorius Mockus codenames Rikas, Rykas, Jovaras (1920 – June 16 or July 10, 1950) was a Lithuanian forest brother who led Rolandas' squad (a part of Butigeidis corps, Kęstutis district).
He was born in the village of Rudžiai (currently Eržvilkas elderate, Jurbarkas District Municipality) in a family of peasants. He was the oldest child in a family of three children. The family possessed 13 hectares of land, spanning from Milaičiai Manour from the one side to the river Šaltuona in the other. Izidorius' father died when Izidorius was about 18 years old.
At the time of the Second occupation of Lithuania by the Soviet Union, Izidorius joined Forest brothers and eventually became a leader of Rolandas' squad (a part of the larger Kęstutis district). His younger sister Ona, codenamed Genovaitė, also joined the resistance as an active supporter (ryšininkė in Lithuanian), but was captured and deported to Siberia in late 1940s.[1].
Izidorius was killed in 1950 after the betrayal while convoying his fellow brother-in-arms Jonas Stoškus-Eimutis in Šakalinė forest, near the Lake Bivainiai (currently Tauragė district municipality]]). A total number of 10 partisans were killed in this operation, conducted by the Soviet forces.[2]
There is a memorial built in the city of Tauragė, dedicated for local partisans, previously buried in former Tauragė NKVD prison yard, also including the name of Izidorius Mockus.
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