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Cohen, Benjamin

Cohen, Benjamin


Son of Noah (HaKohen) and her daughter. Born on June 16, 1956 in Yavne’el, he studied at the religious elementary school in Yavne’el, where he continued to study in the vocational high school Amal-Chinuchim in Beersheba. He was a member of a large family, and when he grew up, he helped his parents not only in the household agriculture, but also in the education and training of his younger brothers. After basic training, he took a driving course and was sent to an air force unit in southern Israel as a heavy-duty driver. He fulfilled his duties to the satisfaction of his commanders, and as they were, he was “quiet, smiling, dedicated and loyal.” On January 10, 1975, Benjamin fell while serving in the south of the country. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Beersheba. Survived by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

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