
But the heroism doesn’t stop there. Doc Spigelman, the unit’s doctor, also showed exceptional courage. As the situation became increasingly critical, he voluntarily vouched to stay with the 14 wounded men who were unable to walk. Aware that he would be captured, Spigelman chose to wait for the Germans to arrive in the village, refusing to abandon his wounded. He ended the war in captivity in a prison camp, but his sacrifice saved the lives of those he cared for. This dedication, this total commitment to his comrades, is an example of pure heroism, the embodiment of fraternity within the armed forces.