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Ephraim Itzhakian

Ephraim Itzhakian was an IDF soldier in the Golani Brigade who was killed in the Battle of Tel Faher in the Six-Day War and received the Medal of Courage.

1948 to 1967The Battle of Tel FaherReceiving the Medal of CourageRescuing comrades under fire

Died: 9 June 1967
Occupation: military personnel
Wars: Six-Day War

Ephraim Itzhakian was born in 1948 in Pahlavi dynasty

Ephraim Itzhakian was born in 1948 in Malayer, Persia, to Shoshana and Avraham. His family immigrated to Israel in 1952.

He studied at the Ariel elementary school and then at the ORT vocational school in Jerusalem.

After finishing school he was drafted into the IDF and volunteered for the Golani Brigade. During the Six-Day War he fought in the Battle of Tel Faher, where he was killed while rescuing his comrades. He was awarded the Medal of Courage for this action.

He fell on June 9, 1967, the fifth day of the war. He is buried in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl.

Ephraim Itzhakian's life in 4 milestones

1948
Born in Malayer, Persia.
1952
Immigrated to Israel.
1967
Killed in the Battle of Tel Faher in the Six-Day War.
1967
Awarded the Medal of Courage for rescuing his comrades.

Ephraim Itzhakian served in Golani Brigade

He volunteered for the Golani Brigade and fought in the Six-Day War. He was killed at Tel Faher on June 9, 1967, while rescuing comrades, and received the Medal of Courage.

Golani Brigade