Michael Barkai
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.
Michael (Yomi) Barkai | |
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| Born | January 26, 1935 Bucharest, Kingdom of Romania |
| Died | May 28, 1999 (aged 64) Israel |
| Allegiance | Israel |
| Service/ | Israeli Navy |
| Years of service | 1953–1979 |
| Rank | Aluf |
| Commands held | Israeli Navy missile boats flotilla, Israeli Navy |
| Battles/wars | Suez Crisis Six-Day War War of Attrition Yom Kippur War |
| Awards | Medal of Distinguished Service |
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