- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- 3e Compagnie, 17e Grensbataljon
- Awarded on:
- 1946
"Has distinguished himself by courageous action against the enemy by continuing the battle as the commander of the Casemate B 5 at Wessem on the Maas on 10 May 1940 under the enemy's fierce artillery fire and despite numerous direct hits on the casemate, until a direct hit on the casemate killed him."
Posthumously awarded