Background
He was born on 26 February 1902 in Bocholt/Westphalia.
He was born on 26 February 1902 in Bocholt/Westphalia.
He became a NSDAP member 1 April 1933 under the NSDAP Membership Number 1 792 251. On joining the Steamship he was issued the service number 88 953. The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Bibliography.
Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (2 August 1942) 1st Class (6 August 1942) Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 October 1942) Eastern Front Medal Wound Badge (1939) in Black (24 December 1942) Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 25 October 1942 as Obergefreiter of the Reserve and gunner in the 10./Artillerie-Regiment 3 (mot).