A place of remembrance of the events of the Latvian War of Independence in Mārupe
Memorial site

Located in Mārupe municipality, on the side of the road between the golf club “Viesturi” and the Boži reservoir.

The memorial was unveiled in 2013. The history of the area is connected to the battle of the Latvian Army against Bermont's troops in 1919. Near the Adienņi house, Latvian Army units were deployed in battle positions.

During the War of Independence, due to the difficult situation, the Latvian government lacked the opportunity to supply the army with what was needed. The appearance and armament of the soldiers varied. Most often, the supply was based on the soldiers' ability to provide for themselves. At the end of September and the beginning of October 1919, a Latvian military order arrived from Great Britain to eliminate the shortages. A month later, a delivery of English armaments was also received. With the first cargoes, it was clear that Great Britain was getting rid of unnecessary supplies. Dirty, worn-out clothes and shoes were also received, which were often too small. When soldiers wore inappropriate shoes, health problems were created, which affected their combat capabilities. Clothing was repaired and sewn. The main unifying symbol was the 11-ray sun sign on the cap and a red-and-white bandage around the left arm.

Today, several memorial sites can be visited here. The sites are part of a scenic, specially designed historical and nature hiking route.

Guide Mikķelis Jakunovs, +371 28353679.