[1] In Raseiniai, the regiment was formed on the basis of the Šauliai Battalion under the guidance of the commander of the 1st Brigade Pranas Liatukas.
On 26 February 1920, the regiment was given the name of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas.
In 1920, the regiment defended Lithuania against the invading Polish forces near Suvalkai, Kalvarija, distinguishing itself in the battles near Varėna, Lentvaris, Vievis.
[2] When Soviet Union occupied Lithuania, the 3rd Regiment was disbanded.
Most of the men were reassigned to the 256th Rifle Regiment of the Red Army.