Yaakov Chatz, Hero of Ammunition Hill Battle, Dies at 80
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Yaakov (Yaki) Chatz, a hero of the Battle for Ammunition Hill in the Six-Day War, died at age 80. He was awarded the Medal of Courage for his leadership during the battle. Chatz also received the Israel Security Award and lit a torch on Independence Day.
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- Yaakov (Yaki) Chatz, hero of the Battle for Ammunition Hill, died at 80.
- He was awarded the Medal of Courage for his actions in the 1967 battle.
- Chatz took command of his platoon under heavy fire.
- He led soldiers in assaults on fortified positions and a Jordanian bunker.
- Chatz also received the Israel Security Award.
- He was a torch lighter on Independence Day.
Yaakov (Yaki) Chatz, a celebrated hero of the Battle for Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War, passed away Tuesday at the age of 80. Chatz was also a recipient of the Israel Security Award and a torch lighter on Independence Day.
During his mandatory military service, Chatz served in the Paratroopers Brigade. In the Six-Day War, he fought as a reservist in the 66th Battalion of the 55th Brigade. In the fierce Battle for Ammunition Hill, a pivotal engagement in the 1967 battle for Jerusalem, Chatz took command of his platoon after his direct superior was wounded.
Under heavy fire and in difficult combat conditions, Chatz led his soldiers through narrow trenches, spearheaded the assault on fortified positions, and attacked the large bunker of the Jordanian Legion. His actions were decisive in the battle's outcome. For his leadership, courage, and composure, he was awarded the Medal of Courage.
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