Career
The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew as a radio operator for 940 missions. Aviator badge Bibliography.
The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he flew as a radio operator for 940 missions. Aviator badge Bibliography.
Aviator badge Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "900" Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (29 June 1942) German Cross in Gold on 13 August 1942 as Feldwebel in the 7./Sturzkampfgeschwader 77 Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 November 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and radio operator in 7./Stukageschwader 77.