- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Staffelkapitän, 8. Staffel, III. Gruppe, Nachtjagdgeschwader 4, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- June 9th, 1944
Awarded after achieving about 30 night victories. He particularly distinguished himself by having 2 very successful nights of combat. On the night of the 11.04.1944 he achieved 7 night victories, and another 6 were achieved on the night of the 04.05.1944. All of these were achieved in quick succession on both occasions.