- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- Kommandeur Pionier-Bataillon 44 / 44. Infanterie-Division
- Awarded on:
- February 21st, 1943
Awarded for the achievements of his Bataillon while it was attached to the 1. Infanterie-Division during the Second Battle of Lake Ladoga. The assistance provided by his Bataillon during this battle was invaluable for the continued holding of the 1. Infanterie-Division’s sector of eastern front of the corridor between the Mga river and Lake Ladoga.