Fialkov (Peled), Haim

Son of Lydia and Aryeh, was born on 23.7.1953 in Hadera. He began his studies at an elementary school in Haifa. After completing eight grades, he moved to the military boarding school in Haifa. He completed his high school studies in the Middle Eastern studies track. Even when he was a student at the boarding school, Haim underwent a parachuting course. Before joining the IDF, he was offered to serve in the navy, but he preferred the Armored Corps, and in November 1971 he enlisted and was assigned to the Armored Corps. For health reasons he was transferred from a combat corps to the Intelligence Corps. He was sent to the course of the Intelligence Corps, and in July 1972 he was awarded the rank of sergeant, and in 1973 he completed a number of professional courses in the Intelligence Corps, completed a basic officer’s course and a course for deciphering officers. Haim participated as an intelligence officer in the Yom Kippur War. After the war, in May 1975, he was promoted to lieutenant. The opinion of his commanders was that: “He is a very good officer, with a great deal of professional knowledge, has invested considerable effort and effort to acquire knowledge.” In May 1976 he was promoted to captain. For a long time he served as a guide for reserve officers in the Intelligence Corps. In October 1979 he was promoted to Major. That same month, he began studying law at Tel Aviv University as part of his military service, but did not complete his studies. On August 12, 1983, he drove in his car on the Haifa road. Near the Atlit interchange there was an accident and Haim was critically wounded. He fought for nine days and on the 12th of Elul 5743 (August 21, 1983) died of his wounds. He was 30 when he died. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Haifa. He left behind a wife, two sons, a parents, a brother and a sister. The commander of his unit wrote in a letter of condolence to his family: “Throughout his service in the Intelligence Corps, Haim performed his duties impeccably, professionally, wisely and with peace of mind. The best in the “