Son of Heinz and Ursula. He was born on July 26, 1935 in Haifa. He attended elementary school in Nahariya and completed his studies in Bat Galim. He was drafted into the IDF in May 1953 and reached the rank of lieutenant, and on the 23rd of Marcheshvan 5727 (28.10.1956) he fell while fulfilling his duties and was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa.