Hubert Sniers

Hubert Sniers (6 April 1915 – 11 November 1999) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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.

Awards and Decorations

 * Parachutist Badge
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 September 1943)
 * 1st Class (29 January 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 October 1944 as Leutnant and leader of the 9./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 15