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Schwadron, Amichai

Schwadron, Amichai


Amichai (Ami), son of Zahava and Natan, was born on the 23rd of Shvat 5708 (23.1.1948) in Tel Aviv. was drafted into the IDF in early 1966 and was assigned to the Ordnance Corps, after which he wrote his command: “Amichai is an excellent professional. “After returning to civilian life, he was called for periods of reserve duty and participated in the war in 1967. He was awarded the” Six Day War. “After his discharge he began working at the Rafa factories, As a mechanic in the experimental system. His superiors praised him for his professional talent and for his many achievements. Because of his comfortable temperament, he was popular with all his co-workers. Amichai was a very sociable person, easy to make friends and pleasant. With his thin humor, he was able to be Simcha and instill a good mood. He was naturally frank, very honest and honest. He had always been a loyal and dedicated son to his parents, respected and cared for their welfare and well-being. In 1972 he married his girlfriend Ronit nee Bachar and at the beginning of July 1973 their son Shachar was born. During the Yom Kippur War, Ami fought many battles against the Egyptians on the Sinai front. On October 15, 1973, his unit encountered an Egyptian commando ambush near the coastal post in the northern sector, opposite Port Fuad. Amichai was wounded in the face-to-face battle that developed there. The next day, on October 16, 1973, he died of his wounds and was brought to eternal rest in the Kiryat Shaul cemetery, leaving behind a wife, son, parents and sister,

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