- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
- Unit:
- Flugzeugführer, 6. Staffel, II. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 54 "Grünherz", Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- January 28th, 1945
Awarded for achieving a total of 66 aerial victories (60 in Russia and 6 four-engined bombers).
Awarded posthumously.