Jankowitz, Menachem (“Manny”)

Son of Moshe and Ita. He was born on April 23, 1932 in the city of Stefenshta, Romania. The family immigrated to Israel in 1948. Menachem was part of the Youth Aliyah; After he moved to Cyprus, he arrived in Israel and then began studying in the agricultural sector in Hadera. He worked as a storekeeper in the packing house of “Tnuva”, where he enjoyed listening to classical music and reading books. He was drafted into the IDF in April 1950 and served in the Engineering Corps, and was called up for reserve duty on the eve of the Six-Day War, on the eve of the Six-Day War, on the second day of the fighting, on the 27th of Iyar 5727 (June 6, 1967) He worked with his company in the task of rescuing tank crews who were under attack by Jordanian armor and infantry, and jumped several times from the half-track under precise and efficient fire. He went to the wounded, dressed and treated them, and continued the operation until he was hit by an enemy tank. Lay a wife and child; When he fell, his wife was pregnant. He was buried in the military cemetery in Afula and later transferred to the military cemetery in Netanya. Was commended by the OC Northern Command for his courage and exemplary dedication. In “The Book of Heroism” published by the Association of Tel Aviv Journalists and Survivors of Bergen-Belsen, the title of his heroic battle. In the booklet “In Memory” in memory of the heroes of the “Barak” Brigade, published by comrades in arms, and even in the booklet “Fighters of Engineering in their Heroism” his name was immortalized. A page about him and details of his life is found in “the eternal glory of the sons of Netanya who fell on their guard.” His name was also immortalized in the book “The Men of Steel.” In an investigation conducted in 2017 it was emphasized that the medal of honor awarded to Sergeant Menahem (Meni) Jankowitz z “l was converted to a masterpiece