Son of Shalom and Leah. He was born on February 7, 1933 in Pietra-Nimz, Romania. He immigrated to Israel in 1948. He worked as a mechanic and driver. He was drafted into the IDF in December 1950. He fell during his duty on the 22nd of Av, 5702 (August 13, 1952) and was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul.