Born: 07.12.1919 in Dresden
joined Panzerregiment 1 in November 1938,
served in the 3rd Company during the Polish and Western Campaigns,
is listed as an Unteroffizier in the 2nd Company in 1941/42,
transferred to the newly formed Panzerabteilung 116 in May 1942 and later to Panzerabteilung Norwegen, Panzerabteilung 2103 and Panzerregiment 39,
last rank: Feldwebel
Awards:
EKI (1942), EKII (1941), Black Wound Badge (1941), Panzer Assault Badge in Silver Grade II for 25 Engagements (1943), Eastern Front Medal (1942)