- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Wachtmeister
- Unit:
- Zugführer 1. Kompanie, Füsilier-Bataillon 9, 98. Infanterie-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- January 20th, 1944
Awarded for distinguishing himself during the defense of the Kertsch peninsula in the winter of 1943/44. Acting on his own initiative, he succeeded in preventing a Soviet victory in his area.