Jonas Semaška

Jonas Semaška, nom de guerre Liepa, Rikis, Gaučas (24 November 1907 – 21 January 1947) was a Lithuanian officer of the Lithuanian Army, the Red Army's 29th Rifle Corps and then the Lithuanian Auxiliary Police Battalions formed by Nazi Germany. Semaška was a leader of Lithuanian partisans, who fought for Lithuanian independence.

Jonas Semaška
Commander of the
Žemaičiai military district
In office
9 March 1946 – 15 April 1946
Preceded byAdolfas Kubilius
Succeeded byFortūnatas Ašoklis
Personal details
Born(1907-11-24)24 November 1907
Ramygala, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire
Died21 January 1947(1947-01-21) (aged 39)
Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Cause of deathExecution by shooting
Alma materWar School of Kaunas
Nickname(s)Liepa, Rikis, Gaučas
Military service
Allegiance Lithuania (1928–1940)

 Soviet Union (1940–1941)
 Nazi Germany (1941–1945)

 Lithuania (1945–1947)
Years of service1928–1947
Commands
  • 7th Lithuanian Police Battalion
  • 13th Lithuanian Police Battalion
  • Žemaičiai military district
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