- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
- Unit:
- Nachtjagdgeschwader 3
- Awarded on:
- December 31st, 1943
Awarded for his successes serving as Helmut Lent's radio operator. By the time of his death he had participated in over 250 sorties, 80 night victories and 8 day victories.