Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

September 17th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 20th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)

Unit:

Kommandeur I. / Stukageschwader 3

Awarded on:

July 21st, 1940

The following wartime excerpt (dated 30.08.1940) describes why Sigel received the Knight’s Cross…

“Hauptmann Sigel led his Stuka Gruppe with great success during the campaign in Poland. This commendable performance continued during the campaign in the west, where he contributed to the successes of his Gruppe as a result of the ceaseless readiness for duty he demonstrated while leading at the point of his unit.

He and his Gruppe greatly facilitated the offensive of our ground troops in the Libramont—Givet area by attacking enemy troop assemblies in southern Belgium. The Gruppe went on to achieve success during attacks on the Maginot Line south of Sedan, as well as during airstrikes against enemy tanks near Laon and against columns near La Fére, St. Vel, Lenz, Arras, Bethune and Amiens (where the Gruppe also played an important role in repulsing enemy armoured attacks). Also notable were attacks against enemy destroyers southwest of Calais and the Dunkirk harbour.

In all this time Hauptmann Sigel gave a great example of boldness to his crews as a result of his own personal example, and his bravery was a key factor that enabled operational success.”

83rd Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

I. / Stukageschwader 3

Awarded on:

April 24th, 1942

Award 2/48.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 21st, 1942

In the sea and air battle in the Mediterranean a dive bomber wing under the leadership of Major Sigel, the fighter squadron of Captain Belser and the crews of two bombers, with their commanders, group commander Major Linke, and Lieutenant Colonel Schulte distinguished themselves from the rest, in the destruction of British convoys.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant

Unit:

Kommandeur Stukageschwader 3

Awarded on:

September 2nd, 1942

Awarded for his command achievements during the air battles over the English Channel, Greece, Crete and North Africa.

116th Award.