Danny Verdon

Danny Verdon was born in 1939 in Givat Brenner

Danny Verdon was born in 1939 and grew up in Givat Brenner. He was active in the HaNoar HaOved youth movement. In 1956 and 1957 he helped found a vocal quartet at Givat Brenner.

He joined the Golani Brigade and served in its reconnaissance unit. In 1960 and 1962 he fought against Syrian forces and twice received a commendation from the Northern Command chief. After officer training and an intelligence officers course, he commanded a platoon of recruits.

After his discharge he moved with his partner to Beit Guvrin to help a kibbutz facing breakup. In the reserves he served in the Negev Brigade reconnaissance unit and became its deputy commander.

In the Six-Day War he fought at Umm Katef and in El Arish. On 7 June 1967 he was killed while trying to reach wounded soldiers trapped in an alley. He left a wife and 2 children and was promoted to captain after his death.

He was buried at Givat Brenner in 1968. That year the Givat Brenner quartet recorded an album in his memory, and a song evening in his name is held every year at Beit Guvrin.