 For this feat, Wick received the Iron Cross 2nd Class ().Wick was allowed to take home leave from his "Geschwader" and spent Christmas with his wife Ursel, his baby son Walter, and his parents, before returning to his Gruppe at Frankfurt-Rebstock.From 10 to 17 February 1940, Wick and six other members from JG 2 spent a week in the Black Forest on the Feldberg, skiing and relaxing.