- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Unteroffizier (Junior Officer)
- Unit:
- Zugführer, 11. Kompanie, Grenadier-Regiment 41 (motorisiert), 10. Panzergrenadier-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- May 14th, 1944
Awarded for distinguishing himself through outstanding bravery during the fighting around Kirovograd. He was primarily recognized for having destroyed multiple hostile tanks.