- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Flugzeugführer, 6. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 5 "Eismeer", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- July 3rd, 1943
Awarded in recognition of his 53 aerial victories in the East, which were achieved in just 135 sorties.