- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur II./Nacht-Jäger-Geschwader 6
- Awarded on:
- April 17th, 1945
Awarded in recognition of his distinguished wartime service, which by the end of the conflict amounted to a total of 180 sorties and 25 night victories in addition to his command achievements.