Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (14 September 1939) & 1st Class (31 October 1939)[3] Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 2 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Schützen-Regiment 5[4] 161st Oak Leaves on 23 December 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 3. Infanterie-Division (mot.)[5]