He receives the German Cross in Gold on April 25th, 1942 as Oberstleutnant of Infantry Regiment 478 of the 258th Infantry Division.
"Awarded for distinguishing himself as the commander of the 101st
Jäger-Division during the Battle of Lemberg (16.-27.07.1944) as well as
in the defensive combat South of Schemnitz, East of Altsohl and in the
Gran Valley around Altsohl and Neusohl." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on February 10th, 1945 as Generalmajor of 101st Jager Division.
Another capable enemy elite,
Brian
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