David Shirazi

Son of Na'im and Simha. He was born on the 19th of Tevet 5707 (11.1947) in Tel Aviv.

When David reached school age he entered the "Kadima" elementary school and studied there until he completed his studies. He was inclined to sports and loved swimming and playing soccer.

While he was in compulsory service the Six-Day War broke out. Within his battalion he carried out orders efficiently, serving as a rifleman. But on the fifth day of the fighting, the 1st of Sivan 5727 (9.6.1967), he fell in the battle fought at Tel el-Faher.

For his conduct in the battle David received the Medal of Valor, and the following is a description of the deed: "On 9 June 1967, in the battle for Tel el-Faher, the unit of Private David reached the fences of the position after stubborn fighting. A pipe charge that had been inserted into the fence did not go off. Private David jumped onto the fence, and his comrades crossed over his body and entered the objective. Afterwards he took the machine gun of one of the wounded and continued fighting. Private David was killed while fighting at the objective."

He was brought for burial in the military cemetery in Afula, and some time later was moved to eternal rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.