- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
- Unit:
- Staffelführer, 9. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 1, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- June 5th, 1944
Awarded for his successes as a bomber pilot in the Eastern and Mediterranean theatres.
Awarded posthumously.