Nechemya Cohen

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Nechemiah Cohen
Born	(1943-04-30)April 30, 1943 Jerusalem, Israel
Died	June 5, 1967(1967-06-05) (aged 24)
Allegiance	Israel Defense Forces
Rank	Captain
Unit	Sayeret Matkal
Battles/wars	Six-Day War
Awards	Medal of Distinguished Service

Nechemiah Cohen 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.

Persondata
Name	Cohen, Nechemya
Alternative names
Short description	Highly decorated Israeli soldier
Date of birth	April 30, 1943
Place of birth	Jerusalem, Israel
Date of death	June 5, 1967
Place of death

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