Emmanuel Shaked
Emmanuel Shaked (Hebrew: עמנואל שקד; August 15, 1930 – September 20, 2018) was an Israeli Brigadier General. He served as commander of the Paratroopers and Infantry Corps.
Emmanuel Shaked | |
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| Native name | עמנואל שקד |
| Nickname(s) | Mano |
| Born | 1930 Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine |
| Died | September 20, 2018 (aged 87–88) |
| Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
| Years of service | 1947–74 |
| Rank | Tat aluf (Brigadier general) |
| Unit | Paratroopers Brigade |
| Commands held | 890 "Efe" (Echis) paratroop battalion, the Alexandroni Brigade, head of the Paratroopers and Infantry Corps |
| Battles/wars | 1948 Arab-Israeli War Suez Crisis Six-Day War Yom Kippur War |
| Awards | Medal of Distinguished Service |
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