- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberleutnant zu See der Reserve
- Unit:
- Kommandant U-995
- Awarded on:
- February 11th, 1945
Awarded for his distinguished combat record in the Kriegsmarine from the outset of hostilities, as well as the sinking of 4 ships during the latter phase of the war while in command of U-995.