Though I was aware of the vaguest outlines of this story, I didn't know the details in depth until this post. Once again, the Foxhole is a treasure trove of historical information--thank you both.
Fascinating to me is the wonderful juxtaposition of two fulfilled duties, both with honor: a hero fighting on behalf of the fledgling state of Israel circa 1948, and buried at West Point for his distinctive service to the United States of America during World War II.
What a life! Not just to witness so many of the disparate Tides of History in that era, but to be such a positive part of it at the same time; that's something else, again.
May he Rest In Peace.
I knew about him through the book and Movie "Cast A Giant Shadow". Read a lot of books and novels about the Israeli War of independence, it stirs in me the same feelings I get when reading about our history.
Thank you for your kind words. ;-)