- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Feldwebel (Staff Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Zugführer, 2. Kompanie, I. Bataillon, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7, 7. Panzer-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- June 6th, 1943
During the heavy battle in the centre of the region around the Donets, during the enemy winter offensive, has decorated himself repeatedly by inspiring braveness and the ability to make individual dicisions. Through this he has definitely contributed to the successes of his Kampfgruppe.