Nava, Eitan
Son of Walter and Clara. He was born on the 16th of Sivan 5704 (June 1, 1944) in Moshav Moledet (Bnai Brith), his parents from Germany, working in agriculture in Moshav Moledet, where he studied in the elementary school. He was exceptionally talented in all the jobs in the economy, and because he became the first person in every job in which he was most wanted in the various sectors of the economy. Was honest with himself and with others and expressed all his Lev, even causing him harm, was drafted into the IDF in February 1962 and volunteered for the paratroopers, but For seven months or so had to have the surgery in the leg and the drop was refused. As the type of health was reduced, Eitan moved to the Almagor Nahal outpost, where he became known as the address for every rescue of a sunken car, where he met his future wife and his home in the homeland where his son was born, and when he was discharged, In his last letter he wrote: “We are about to leave, we are the Paratroopers … ready for any order given to us and waiting for the decisive moment. We will not shame the firm. There was a lot of courage in the battle that took place on Ammunition Hill, and it was on the second day of the fighting, on the 27th of Iyar 5727 (June 6, 1967) When the force encountered fierce resistance and its progress was halted, Eitan left the canal and attacked the force from the area, which was completely exposed, firing his machine gun from the waist and attacking the force, thus enabling him to continue his advance in the ditch. – An enemy – a wife and a baby who has not yet completed a year – in recognition of his recent act of praise by the chief of staff. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. With the information of the Gilboa Regional Council, in memory of the fallen members of the community, it was mentioned in a booklet issued by the moshav Moledet. In the book “Marinas Gabro” of the Paratroopers Headquarters was devoted a page to his history and description of his last battle. In an investigation conducted in c2017, it was emphasized that the Chief of Staff’s Citation awarded to the late Eitan Nava was converted to the Medal of Heroism
