Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 10th, 1941

Awarded with swords.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)

Unit:

1. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 240, 170. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

January 23rd, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

1. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 240, 170. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

July 21st, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Führer, 1. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 240, 170. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

November 12th, 1942

Newspaper article:
"Cleared 300 mines under enemy fire
Between the Volkhov and Lake Ladoga, Parts of a North German pioneer bataillon had to clear a forest area taken by counterattack. When operating in the heavy artillery fence the company found itself in a minefield. The company commander, a first lieutenant, had at this point only young soldiers, in mine clearing with only little experience. To avoid losses, he sent his soldiers took cover and went himself working to clear the mines. Despite the Always stronger becoming artillery fire and This makes it increasingly difficult the mine site was cleared by the head Lieutenant from enemy 300 mines. When trying to escape a heavy grenade impact, he stepped on one mine despite all his caution. One of his feet was torn off others broken three times. Despite his serious injuries he gave first his orders for complete clearing of the minefield before beeing transported to the first aid Facility."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

1. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 240, 170. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

November 19th, 1942

For action in Gaitolowo the 22-9-1942.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)

Unit:

1. Kompanie, Pionier-Bataillon 240, 170. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

January 11th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)