Lerman, Haggai

Son of Tzippora and Ephraim, was born on the 17th of Sivan 5749 (17.6.1929) in the Nesher neighborhood near Haifa, and grew up in a work-pioneering environment, and his two brothers and mother volunteered for service in the British army during the Second World War. He was a member of the “Hanoar Haoved” youth movement and filled the role he was assigned in a spirit that was both easy and playful, and as a member of the “Hapoel Haifa” marine section participated in the “Hebrew Cruise” The first boat to reach the target, and even received a medal of excellence as a paddler, not long after he was appointed commander of a boat. After the murder of Jewish workers at the refineries, he was sent to penal operations as one of the commanders, and he was very careful to fulfill the order that involved a life-threatening situation, in order not to harm women, Old men and children, and with the worsening situation in Jerusalem, he was sent there with a Palyam company as reinforcements. Hagai took part in many battles, and in one of them, when the commander of the operation fell, he assumed command and thus saved the class. Since then he has served as a combat squad commander. In breaking into the wall and penetrating the Old City, he commanded his squad and entered the area first and first met with its commander. After returning to Jerusalem and being promoted to the rank of platoon commander, the unit sent reinforcements, equipment and food to the survivors of the Old City, and was sent to help the conquerors at the end of May. He ceased to be interested in the continuation of the battle and the fate of the wounded Hagai died on May 27, 1948. He was buried in Sheikh Bader A. On September 10, 1950, he was transferred to eternal rest in Beit- The military cemetery at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.