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North American Volunteers In Israel’s War of IndependenceAliyah Bet & Machal
  • About
    • About Us
    • Articles
    • Contact
    • Email Signup
    • Mickey Marcus Memorial
    • Donate
  • History
    • Past Newsletters
    • Virtual Museum
    • Volunteer Roster
  • For Institutions
    • Permanent Exhibit
    • Traveling Exhibition
  • Further Research
    • Further Reading
    • Related Links

Ben Ocopnick

Aliyah BetArmyNavy

Canada

Service Details

Location

Hometown
Toronto

Army

Unit
5th Brigade

Navy

Unit
Wedgwood K18

Aliyah Bet

Ship
Ulua/Haim Alosoroff
Ship Duties
seaman

Appears On

  • Machal Canadian
  • Aliyah Bet (Alphabetical)
  • Aliyah Bet (By Ship)
  • Navy

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Honoring the memory of American and Canadian volunteers who served in Israel's War of Independence (1946-1949).