Shimon Avidan

Shimon Avidan
Born	Siegbert Koch (1911-02-07)February 7, 1911 Lissa, German Empire
Died	September 11, 1994(1994-09-11) (aged 83) Central District, Israel
Military career
Allegiance	Israel
Commands	Palmach "German" platoon Givati Brigade
Conflicts	Spanish Civil War Arab revolt in Palestine World War II Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine The Saison, Hametz 1948 Arab–Israeli War Nachshon, Barak, Pleshet, Nitzanim, An-Far, Death to the Invader, Yoav
Other work	International Brigades
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Shimon Avidan (Hebrew: שמעון אבידן; February 7, 1911 – September 11, 1994), born Siegbert Koch (Hebrew: זיגברט קוך), was a Palmach soldier and IDF military leader. He was the commander of the Givati Brigade during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.