Horst Trebes

Horst Trebes (22 October 1916 – 29 July 1944) was a Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjäger 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. Trebes participated in the Massacre of Kondomari.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (23 May 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as Oberleutnant and leader of the III./Fallschirmjäger-Sturm-Regiment