A group of thirteen liberated Palestinian Jewish prisoners of war were among a group of released POW’s received today at Buckingham Raisce by King George and Queen Elizabeth, The Palestinian group was headed by Lieut. Simon Heochen, who also presented to the King a group of Arab and East African soldiers The King showed great interest in the Jewish soldiers and chatted with Lieut. Hecohen concerning his battle experiences.
One of the soldiers presented to King George was Pvt. Chaim Bravman, of Piriat Anavim, who wore the green beret of the commando units. After fighting in Ibyssinia, Bravman was captured during the campaign in Greece. He escaped after four Donths and served with a mixed British Jewish Commando unit in Yugoslavia.
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