Magenheim, Yaakov

Jacob, son of Yulan and Aryeh, was born on December 23, 1954 in Ramat Gan. He studied at the “Yavneh” religious elementary school in Ramat Gan and then completed his studies at the “Gymnasia Reali” high school in Ramat Gan, in the electronics track. Ya’akobi was a diligent and diligent student, loved by his teachers and classmates. They say that electronics were much more to him than a school subject. It was a hobby and occupation, which filled most of his spare time. According to his teacher in the class, he was disciplined and obedient, and was careful to fulfill all the tasks assigned to him. He was naturally optimistic, cheerful and Simcha, friendly and willing to help others. He was conscientious and honest, a loyal son, devoted to his parents and caring for his family. Yaakov was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of January 1973. He was forced to leave the course in early January 1973. His friends and family advised him to tell his commanders about the electronics he had acquired during high school, but he refused: “I’ll go to the Armored Corps, “He repeated stubbornly, claiming that he wanted to serve in a” combat unit. “During basic training and during visits to the house, he would repeat with great enthusiasm the wonderful corps and” our wonderful tanks. “He never complained about physical difficulties or After completing basic training, he completed a tank training course and finished During his time in the IDF, he tried not to worry his parents, visited the house frequently during his vacations and made sure to telephone and write letters. During the Yom Kippur War he participated with his unit in the braking battles in the central sector of Sinai. On October 6, 1973, his tank was hit and burned, and he was considered missing, but at the end of March 1974 his body was identified and his family was informed of his death. Parents and sister, and after being killed, he was promoted to the rank of corporal.