Getman, Abraham

Avraham, son of Bluma and Chaim, was born on August 20, 1950, in the city of Ostrig, Russia, When Abraham was six years old, he moved with his parents to Poland, where he studied for three years in a Jewish school. In 1960, his family immigrated to Israel, first living in Kibbutz Negba and moving to Ashkelon, where he completed his elementary studies at the Arlozorov School in Ashkelon, and later moved to the Targar Municipal High School in Ashkelon But after two years of study, Avraham decided that he wanted to study a practical profession in which he could work with in the future, he went to study in the electricians’ course, and graduated with honors. He was a member of the Hapoel Ashkelon team and played a lot in his hometown and in other cities, and because of his love for sport, he was an enthusiastic spectator in the sports offices that were shown on television, He was a member of the Gadna Rifle Squad and was awarded a certificate of excellence for his activities in the Gadna during the Six-Day War. In the field of arts, Buma loved mainly the art of sculpture, and even worked in handicrafts and in wood sculpture. Buma was known as a fan of suspense books and books about war. He liked to go back and read books such as “Exposed Turret,” “Suez – The Battle for Water,” and similar books in these two areas. He was loved by all his friends, for his kindness and willingness to help others. He knew how to draw close friends who needed advice and help, and did what he could for them. Avraham was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of August 1968. After completing basic training and after completing his artillery and tank commander courses, he was placed as a guide in the Armored Corps School He was sent to serve as a tank commander in an armored unit, and was awarded the “Operational Service Certificate” after being discharged from regular service, and he spent about six months in Eilat and managed to save enough money for his trip. Was drafted to the IDF at the beginning of August 1968. After completing basic training and after completing his artillery and tank commander courses, he was posted as a guide at the Armored Corps School. He was later sent to serve as a tank commander in an armored unit. For his participation in operational activities he was awarded the “Operational Service Award”. After being released from regular service, Buma decided to travel abroad for a certain period. During the Yom Kippur War he participated in the battles against the Syrians in the Golan Heights. On the 7th of Tishrei 5740 (7.10.1973), in a battle that was fought in the area of Nafah, his tank was hit by Syrian fire and he was killed. He was brought to eternal rest in the Ashkelon cemetery. Survived by his parents, brother, and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to First Sergeant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “The tank commanded by Avraham arrived near the camp of Nafah, where he destroyed two Syrian tanks that left the camp and then entered the camp to purge the tanks of the Syrians. Abraham’s tank hand was another tank but immediately afterwards he was hit by the fire of other Syrian tanks … Avraham served in an armored unit and was one of the best tank commanders in the unit, always fulfilling the best of his duties and the satisfaction of all his commanders. Imposed on him with a feeling of duty and responsibility, was loved by all his commanders and his comrades … “