Born: 09.11.1914 in Fröttstedt (Gotha)
served after the formation in October 1935 as an Unteroffizier and Feldwebel in 1st Company of Panzerregiment 1,
see pages 216 and 551 in the book for further information
Awards:
EKII (1942), War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (1941), Black Wound Badge (1942), Panzer Assault Badge in Silver (1942), Eastern Front Medal (1942)