- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- stellv. Fuhrer, Sturmgruppe "Granit", Sturm-Abteilung "Koch", 7. Flieger-Division, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- May 12th, 1940
Awarded for his actions during the battle to take Eben Emael. He was part of Trupp 1, the unit assigned to eliminate the fortifications of Maastricht 2 and EBEN 3. In this capacity he particularly distinguished himself during the fighting and was recognized appropriately afterwards.