Lithuanian soldier killed in action fighting for Ukraine to be posthumously awarded honorary decoration
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Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:29:12 +0300
Lithuanian Minister of Defence Dovil akalien has announced that Lithuanian military volunteer Tomas Valentlis, who was killed in action while serving in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, will be posthumously awarded one of the countrys highest military decorations.
Source Delfi, a Latvian media outlet, as reported by European Pravda Details During the funeral ceremony for Valentlis in Vilnius, akalien stated that he would be posthumously awarded the highest decoration of the National Defence System.
akalien said that the issue of commemorating the fallen soldier will also be considered in the future.
Quote Of course, we will consult with the family of the fallen soldier ed., because in this case we must take into account their wishes.
In this situation, we might propose some additional measures, but we have based our actions on the wishes expressed by family members. Details She added that the Ukrainian troops, in which the Lithuanian volunteer served, would also provide support to Valentliss family.
Background On 23 April, a funeral ceremony for Tomas Valentlis took place at the Cathedral of St Ignatius of Loyola in Vilnius, attended by President Gitanas Nausda.
The remains of Valentlis were brought to Lithuania last weekend.
Valentlis was killed in action while fighting for Ukraine in March 2025.
He had been serving in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since August 2024.
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