Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

July 31st, 1935

Awarded on:

October 1st, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 8th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

November 18th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

November 21st, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Kapitänleutnant d.R.

Unit:

Kommandant des Minensuchbootes "M 37", 1. Minensuchflottille

Awarded on:

June 30th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

November 25th, 1944

During the seven weeks of fighting over the island of Oesel and the final battles on Sworbe, guard units of the Kriegsmarine, commanded by Fregattenkapitän Brauneis and Korvettenkapitän Kiefer have distinguished themselves while guarding the coast by a succesful defense against overwhelming Soviet naval forces. A special thanks goes to the seamanship of the crews of our vessels, commanded by the Chief of 9 Sicherungsdivision, Fregattenkapitän Von Blanc.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Korvettenkapitän der Reserve (Lieutenant-Commander of Reserves)

Unit:

3. Minensuchflottille

Awarded on:

December 3rd, 1944

Awarded for his actions during the 7-week battle of the island of Saaremaa. During this time his flotilla especially distinguished itself in support of the German defenders in spite of the very strong Soviet naval forces in the area.