Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Feldwebel der Reserve

Unit:

Kompanie-Truppführer 14. Grenadier-Regiment 544 / 389. Infanterie-Division

Awarded on:

April 14th, 1945

Awarded for his contributions to the defense of a salient east of Konitz in early 1945, which was defended by both the 389. Infanterie and 7. Panzer-Divisionen. Here he defeated the breakthrough attempt of a strong Soviet armoured unit, restored the main battle line to its original state and personally destroyed 3 T-34s in close combat.