Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Obergefreiter (Corporal)

Unit:

MG-Schütze 8./Grenadier-Regiment 386 / 218. Infanterie-Division

Awarded on:

December 18th, 1944

Awarded the Knight’s Cross for his actions during the major defensive battles on the island of Sworbe during late 1944. While serving in the Kampfgruppe of Oberst Reuter (reinforced Grenadier-Regiment 386) he particularly distinguished himself in the eastern sector of Sworbe through his personal bravery and decisiveness, specifically by covering the withdrawal movements in his sector with his MG.