Battles/wars Six-Day War Allegiance Israel Defense Forces Rank Captain | Battles and wars Six-Day War Name Nechemya Cohen Unit Sayeret Matkal | |
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Born April 30, 1943Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine ( 1943-04-30 ) Died June 5, 1967, Gaza Strip, State of Palestine Awards Medal of Distinguished Service | ||
Nechemiah Cohen (April 30, 1943 – June 5, 1967) is the most decorated soldier in the history of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He shares this honour with close friend and former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and Major Amitai Hason. He received five decorations – one Medal of Distinguished Service and four Chief Of Staff Citations. Cohen was killed in combat near the City of Gaza on June 5, 1967, the first day of the Six-Day War, aged 24.
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