- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Feldwebel (Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Flugzeugführer, 1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 27, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- November 3rd, 1942
Received as a result of his 40 aerial victories in North Africa, including 1 four-engined bomber.
Awarded posthumously.