- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
- Unit:
- Staffelführer, 5. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- March 12th, 1945
Awarded in recognition of his successes over the course of 124 sorties, which amounted to 27 aerial victories in the West including 6 four-engined bombers.
Awarded posthumously.