Yonatan Netanyahu

War Hero

Birthday March 13, 1946

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jul 4, 1976 (30)

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About

Commander of the Israeli army unit Sayeret Matkal who became the only Israeli soldier killed during Operation Entebbe in Uganda.

Before Fame

He graduated from Cheltenham High School in Pennsylvania in 1964.

Trivia

He inspired the biographical film Follow Me, which was released in 2012.

Family Life

He was married and divorced once and lived with his girlfriend of two years at the time of his death.

Associated With

Author Herman Wouk reviewed his published personal letters during his time in the army.