Tahan, David-Haim (Davidi)

David (Davidi), son of Esther and Ben-Zion, was born on April 13, 1953 in Rehovot. David was drafted into the IDF in early February 1972 and volunteered for the Armored Corps, and after completing basic training he completed a course in basic subjects and completed his studies as a tank driver, and he admired the tremendous tools he had entrusted to him. And reliability. Thanks to his comfortable nature, he quickly became fond of his comrades-in-arms and was respected by his commanders. Before long he was sent to a course for tank commanders. It was one of the happiest days of his life. After completing the course successfully, he was proud of the rank of sergeant who was given him and the expected command post. Davidi turned out to be a talented commander and an excellent fighter. He knew the complex systems of the tank and was familiar with the operation of each one, as if it were his specialty. His relations with his staff were excellent and they valued him as a friend and trusted him as commander. His name came before him as one of the most dedicated and talented tank commanders. He knew how to make the most of his soldiers. Staff members who had difficulty functioning properly were always sent to be assigned as crew members in his tank to become excellent armor personnel. During the Yom Kippur War, he served as a tank commander in the department moving toward Kantara. During the fighting, the tank was hit and the three members of the turret were injured. Davidi, the gunner and the driver jumped out of the tank. When Davidi saw that the T-contact had remained in the tank, he returned with the driver and together they extracted the load-contact under fire, with Davidi injured in the leg. When he later came to the Military Advocate General’s Office, he refused to be sent to the rear for treatment, and that night he went out to help rescue tanks that had sunk in the area of ​​”Farkak.” The next day he served as a tank driver,They fought in a reserve unit that fought in the area of ​​Kantara, and on the 8th of Tishrei 5734 (October 8, 1973) Davidi fell in battle in front of the city of Kantara in the northern sector. The medal is written, among other things: … “He was an exemplary example of his spirit and his sacrifice for his friends.” He was brought to rest in the cemetery in Rehovot, leaving behind his parents, sister and brother. Rehovot, established a photography club in his memory, and a scholarship in his memory at Pardes Hanna High School.