Avocassis, Moshe
Moshe, son of Aliyah and Mordecai, was born in 1949 in Sal, Morocco, and immigrated to Israel with his family in 1955. Moses was drafted into the IDF in mid-November 1966 the Armored Force volunteered. After completing basic training, he was given a long-term leave and returned to complete his service after a year and a half, and was a conscientious soldier who fulfilled his duties as a soldier with dedication and efficiency. His commander said that his “cold spirit in the difficult moments, his enthusiasm and his willingness to offer help, gave his friends a new spirit.” He took part in the 1967 war and was awarded the “Six Day War.” After he was discharged from compulsory service he moved to Kiryat Ekron and began working as a refrigeration technician In the construction research lab of the Technion branch and soon married him.In the Yom Kippur War, Moshe participated in the blood-curbing battles against the Egyptians On the 12th of Tishrei 5734 (12.10.1973) After a long battle, Moshe fought with his unit in the “Chinese Farm” area in Sinai, opposite the Firdan Bridge, and his APC encountered a tank and at close range, He was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Rehovot, where he left behind a wife, son and parents, and was promoted to the rank of corporal in a booklet published in memory of the fallen employees of the bank, , An article was published about him and his way, with the words of friends and acquaintances about his character.
