- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, II. Gruppe, Schnellkampfgeschwader 210, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- February 9th, 1942
Awarded for the successful leadership of his Gruppe and achieving another 10 aerial victories on the Eastern front.
70th Award.
Awarded posthumously.