Hans Krebs was born on August 25th 1900 in Germany

Krebs was born in Hildesheim, Germany, to Georg Krebs a surgeon, and Alma Krebs. He was the middle of three children, older sister Elisabeth and younger brother Wolfgang. He attended the famous old Gymnasium Andreanum in his home town. Before completing his secondary school education he was drafted in the Germany Army during World War I in September 1918. He was allowed to appear in an emergency higher school leaving certificate, The war ended after two months and his conscription ended.