Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberfeldwebel (Warrant Officer)

Unit:

Führer 11./Grenadier-Regiment 6 / 30. Infanterie-Division

Awarded on:

February 2nd, 1944

Awarded for distinguishing himself during the battles of the 30. Infanterie-Division in late January 1944. In this time the III./Grenadier-Regiment 6 defeated the first Soviet attempt to capture the Schelonj bridge at Schimsk. Oberfeldwebel Doering was an inspiring example to his men during his time, and with them he prevented a Soviet breakthrough in his sector of frontline.