Michael Barkai

Michael (Yomi) Barkai
Born(1935-01-26)January 26, 1935
Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania
DiedMay 28, 1999(1999-05-28) (aged 64)
Israel
Allegiance Israel
Service / branch Israeli Navy
Years of service1953–1979
RankAluf
CommandsIsraeli Navy missile boats flotilla, Israeli Navy
Battles / warsSuez Crisis
Six-Day War
War of Attrition
Yom Kippur War
AwardsMedal of Distinguished Service

Michael (Yomi) Barkai (Hebrew: מיכאל ברקאי; January 26, 1935 – May 28, 1999) was the Commander of the Israeli Navy, a recipient of the Medal of Distinguished Service for his command of the missile ships during the Yom Kippur War.[1]

  1. ^ he:מיכאל ברקאי Israel Defense Forces: Navy