- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- General der Gebirgstruppe (Lieutenant General of Mountain Forces)
- Unit:
- Kommandierender General LI. Gebirgs-Armeekorps
- Awarded on:
- August 12th, 1944
Awarded for the defensive achievements of his Korps during the Third Battle of Monte Cassino.