- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Flugzeugführer, Stabstaffel, Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- November 18th, 1944
Awarded for his successes against both air and ground targets. By the time of his death he had achieved 50 aerial victories in the East.
Awarded posthumously.