Baruch, son of Rivka and David, was born on the 19th of Tishrei 5708 (19.9.1947) in Tel Aviv. He studied at the “Yehuda Maccabee” Elementary School, and then continued his studies at the Ironi High School. His special feature was the desire to achieve perfection in every field he dealt with. This trait left its mark on all his actions and his path. He was a man whose plans were with him, his mind determined and determined and his way of life clear. These determined the behavior of Baruch, who was the living spirit of every society, the natural and accepted leader of each group, the authority and the guide. These characteristics were unique to Baruch when he was a member of the “Scouts” movement. As a guide, he combined social activities with trips and trips and sports activities. He made great efforts to create social cohesion among the movement’s youth. His leadership ability was revealed in his success in bridging different positions, bringing the students closer to each other and imparting values that he believed in, and especially the love of the Land of Israel and the people of Israel. Baruch spent a lot of time working in the youth movement. For eight years he was chairman of the movement’s membership committee. He was a revered guide to his young apprentices, who were swept away by his passion and followed him, faithfully and consciously in every action they had taken together. Baruch was drafted into the IDF in early September 1965 and assigned to the Armored Corps as a man who was brought up to love Israel, was connected to the army with all his soul, and his associates claim that he would return to serve in the regular army, because he loved the army and his service. Tanks and was sent to serve in the 7th Armored Brigade. After a period of service, he was sent to the officers ‘course at the IDF officers’ school, and graduated in March 1967. In the Six Day War he was chosen to serve as the tank commander of the 7th brigade commander, Colonel Gonen (Gorodish) -Year. Throughout the war, Baruch accompanied the brigade commander as a tank commander and as the commander of the division responsible for securing the brigade’s command post. He later served as a platoon commander in the 7th Brigade and as a company commander, and participated in the Karameh operation and in the battles of the War of Attrition. He completed a course for commanders of armored companies as an outstanding trainee and was awarded the rank of lieutenant. Baruch’s leadership ability and dedication to the cause were also discovered during his military service. He was a strict armor commander, demanding the perfect execution of every order and meticulous handling of tanks and weapons. His demands from his subordinates were strict, but he knew how to take care of every soldier’s business and deal with every problem that arose in the unit. At the beginning of September 1968, Baruch was discharged from the regular army and assigned to a reserve unit of the Armored Corps, where he served as a company commander and was later appointed deputy battalion commander and promoted to the rank of captain. His comrades in the unit noted that he had managed a “double life,” as he was prepared for every call and served many days in active reserve duty. After his discharge he decided to study mechanical engineering at the Technion in Haifa. His approach to studies was serious and mature. Baruch used to go down to the roots of things in order to better understand them. He spent a great deal of time experimenting with the lab, writing the reports, and solving the exercises. His works were comprehensive and profound, attesting to a deep understanding of the material and a meticulous adherence to perfection on every detail. His classmates say he used to study until the wee hours of the night. During the exams, he would cut himself off from his family and friends and invest his whole being in studies. He achieved outstanding achievements and graduated with honors. It was clear to his teachers and friends that Baruch would continue his studies towards a master’s degree in science. He worked for Keidar in the installation of air conditioners, and in his work he proved to be a serious and dedicated worker. He had never been careful about the hours he devoted to work, had thoroughly examined every problem and was patiently looking for a solution. In August 1970,She married Tzipi, who was his girlfriend from the time of the youth movement. During his studies, they lived in Haifa, where their son, David, was born. Baruch gladly took upon himself the burden of caring for the family. He had a lot of fun with his son and enjoyed every moment he spent with his family. Because of his son’s illness, the family left Haifa and moved to Rishon Letzion. He was an honest man, a man of truth and justice, who did not tolerate injustice and injustice. He had never been criticized by people he thought deserved her. And his criticism was sharp and open. More than once, he set up opponents for him, but he continued his peace and did not settle for compromises. “I want to point out that everything is so serious that sometimes I thought the guy was living too hard, there are a number of things that need to be taken a little easier. Do it for the best. ” Maj. Gen. Shmuel Gonen, who knew Baruch during the difficult times of the fighting, noted his qualities: “There are leaders who achieve control in a quiet manner and in full partnership … Unfortunately, I was not one of the latter. He would have achieved a full partnership in a quiet way. ” On October 6, 1973, Maj. Gen. Baruch Lancash, the head of the Northern Command, wrote a letter of commendation to Baruch: “I will make every effort to see him by my side in battle. A candle as a battalion commander who fought on the Sindyanna-Hoshenia axis in the Golan Heights. Major Baruch Lancner, with only seven tanks under his command, conducted a desperate battle against a better enemy force by means of manpower and night vision equipment. When his tank was hit he moved to another tank and continued to fight. On October 7, 1973, the late Major Baruch Lanchner remained in the area with only one tank and continued to fight the Syrians, destroying many of the enemy tanks, until a direct hit was killed and killed. In his actions, Major Baruch Lancner revealed courage, composure and dedication to the mission. ” Baruch was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. He left behind a wife and son, mother and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to the rank of Major. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, the defense minister wrote: “Baruch was defined as a talented, dedicated, responsible, highly capable officer, excellent command of his people, a good tactical perception, an example of his people.”
