COMMANDER // 1936–1975
Uzi Yairi
Lifespan
1936 – 1975
Active service 1973 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 37.
Profile
Uzi Yairi was an Israeli military officer and commander of the elite Israeli army commando unit Sayeret Matkal. He was killed in action during a counter-terrorism operation to free hostages held by Palestinian militants at the Savoy Hotel.
Battles (1)
1973