- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major (Squadron Leader)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, I. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 26 "Löwen", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- October 31st, 1944
Awarded for his successful combat missions, which by the end of the war totalled about 200. This was in addition to his 124 missions flown in Spain.