Obituary of Retired Brigadier General PSC Youssef Roukoz

The Army Command – Directorate of Orientation mourns Retired Brigadier General Staff Youssef Roukoz (520011), who passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. The following is a brief overview of his life:

• Born on January 1, 1930, in Ramiyeh – Sidon.
• Enlisted in the Army on December 1, 1949, and was promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant on October 1, 1952. He subsequently rose through the ranks, reaching the rank of Brigadier General as of July 1, 1981.
• Recipient of several medals, as well as multiple commendations and congratulations from the Army Commander-in-Chief.
• Attended several training courses in Lebanon and abroad.
• Married and father of three children.