- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
- Unit:
- Staffelkapitän, 1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 77 "Herz As", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- September 19th, 1943
Awarded in recognition of his 53 aerial victories (including 47 in the West, 2 four-engined bombers) over the course of 354 sorties altogether.
Awarded posthumously.