Born: 03.02.1915
KIA: 18.10.1943 in the Soviet Union
joined the Reichswehr in 1933/34,
became a member of the staff of the I. Abteilung of Panzerregiment 1 in October 1935,
pursued the career of an Unteroffizier,
transferred to the 2nd Company of Panzerregiment 11 in October 1937,
served with Panzerregiment 11 in all of the Campaigns,
KIA on 18.10.1943, last rank: Oberfeldwebel
Awards:
German Cross in Gold (13.05.1943), EKI, EKII, Silver Wound Badge, Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, Eastern Front Medal (1942)