Lederman, Elimelech-Mordechai (‘Malkhel’)
Ben Feivel and Elka. He was born on Independence Day, 5746 (27.4.1955) in Rehovot, as an only child to his parents,At the end of August 1973, Elimelech was drafted into the IDF, where he took up his uniform with outstanding pride and saw in his service a right to himself and honor, and after basic training he was assigned to a supply unit. He did not always satisfy his spirit, he asked at least to be close to the combat units, so he considered asking for his transfer to the Armored Corps, and he wanted to be accepted into the officers’ course and passed the early tests successfully. , Diligent. “However, all his dreams were shattered and on the 16th of Tishrei 5735 (22.9.1974), thirteen months after he swore allegiance to the IDF, died during his service. was buried in the cemetery in Ashkelon. survived by his parents. Posthumously promoted to corporal. Elimelech’s commander wrote to the bereaved parents: “Every time he served under my command, he was discovered as a quiet soldier, a friendly man, a loyal friend and above all responsible for the perfect performance of the tasks he was assigned … The desire to serve as useful a service as possible He always demanded that he be entrusted with responsible positions, in the proximity of the fighting soldiers … Elimelech was not only a loyal son and devoted to his parents but also a model soldier in his devotion and loyalty to his people and his country. “
