Background
He was born in Danzig, German Empire.
He was born in Danzig, German Empire.
In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metres competition as well as of the 400 metres event. In the 200 metres competition he was eliminated in the semi-finals. In the 4 × 400 metre relay event he was eliminated with the German team in the first round.
He was killed in action during World War I.
He was also a member of the German relay team which was disqualified in the final of the 4 × 100 metre relay competition after a fault with its second baton passing.