- Rank:
- Flugzeugfunker
- Unit:
- Deutschen Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft Berlin
- Awarded on:
- February 2nd, 1938
"Participated as a radio operator of a German aircraft in the search and rescue operations of an Italian aircraft that had to ditch in the ocean and was then destroyed by a fire developing on board, contributing effectively to the accomplishment of the mission.
In very difficult circumstances he gave proof of an admirable serenity of mind and a high spirit of self-sacrifice."