Gendelman, Boris
Boris, son of Sara and Mendel, was born (together with a twin sister) on July 7, 1950, in Radwilyshkes, Russia, and immigrated to Israel with his family in 1971. He attended elementary and high school in Vilna and later studied at the faculties of physics and mathematics at the University of Vilna. Boris was a diligent student. He excelled in mathematics and was admired by his teachers and classmates. He was also a sports fan and a member of his school’s sports team as a player on a volleyball team. He also participated in shooting competitions and ice skating competitions. He was a serious and a deep thinker. Even though people liked him a lot, he used to shut himself up and often seclude himself. As a son he was very loyal to his parents and respected them, and was devoted and caring for his family. After his family’s request to leave the Soviet Union and immigrate to Israel was approved, he left university. Immediately after arriving in Israel, he began studying at the engineering school in Be’er Sheva, where he stood out as an excellent student and won good grades. Boris was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of May 1972 and assigned to the Armored Corps. After completing his basic training, he completed his training course and the tank course. He was considered a responsible and dedicated soldier and served as an example to his friends in his good temper and obedience. On October 7, 1973, his tank was hit by enemy fire, and he was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Holon.
