Horst Castka

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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 Marc 1942 as Oberwachtmeister and Vorgeschobener Beobachter (Artillery observer) in the 11./Artillerie-Regiment 1562