Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Oberwachtmeister Name Horst Castka Service/branch German Army | Years of service –1945 Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | |
Unit Artillerie-Regiment 1562 Died June 14, 1984, Viersen, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross | ||
Horst Castka (15 December 1915 – 14 June 1984) was a Oberwachtmeister and artillery observer in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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