- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Captain)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur I . / Grenadier-Regiment 1122 / 558.Volks-Grenadier-Division
- Awarded on:
- March 17th, 1945
In February 1945 Hauptmann Engel distinguished himself through his outstanding bravery and initiative. During this time he and his Bataillon prevented a Soviet breakthrough despite the great numerical superiority they were up against.