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Shmariahu Vinik

Shmariahu Vinik was an IDF major who commanded the Golani reconnaissance unit and was killed in the battle for Mount Hermon in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

1950 to 1973Commanding the Golani reconnaissance unitThe battle for Mount HermonMedal of Distinguished Service

Born: 11 April 1950, Tel Adashim
Died: 22 October 1973, Mount Hermon
Occupation: military personnel, military officer
Education: Kfar Galim
Rank: rav seren
Wars: War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War

Shmariahu Vinik was born in 1950 in Tel Adashim

Shmariahu Vinik was born in 1950 and grew up in the moshav of Tel Adashim. He was the youngest of 3 children of Bracha and Avraham Vinik. His father's parents came from Ukraine and were among the first settlers of Tel Adashim.

He attended the joint school of Tel Adashim and Ginegar. He then studied at the Kfar Galim agricultural school near Haifa.

He joined the IDF in October 1968 and was accepted into the Golani reconnaissance unit. He fought in the War of Attrition and in raids in Lebanon, later commanded a company in Battalion 51, and then led the Golani reconnaissance unit.

In the Yom Kippur War he was wounded in the head early on but stayed with his troops. On October 7 he helped defend outpost 104, and later led raids behind Syrian lines. He was killed on Mount Hermon on October 22, 1973, and was buried in Tel Adashim.

Shmariahu Vinik's life in 5 milestones

1950
Born in Tel Adashim.
1968
Joined the IDF and the Golani Brigade.
1973
Helped defend outpost 104 on the Golan Heights.
1973
Killed in the battle for Mount Hermon.
1973
Awarded the Medal of Distinguished Service after his death.

Shmariahu Vinik served in Golani Brigade

He served in the Golani Brigade from 1968, commanded a company in Battalion 51 and then the Golani reconnaissance unit, reaching the rank of major. He fought in the War of Attrition and was killed in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

Golani Brigade