- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberwachtmeister
- Unit:
- Sturmgeschütz Führer in Fortress Schneidemühl
- Awarded on:
- February 10th, 1945
Awarded for his actions during the siege of Schneidemühl. During the first days of the fighting (which commenced on the 26.01.1945) he especially distinguished himself in combat around the city’s train station.