Born 11.January 1922, youngest form three brothers in Berlin. Apprenticeship to toolmaker. With 19 Years service as volounteer by the Navy. He was a typical U-Boat-man, the most men was young and most of the U-Boat captains was young, too. Often in the twenties.

Since 4.6.1941 5./2. Schiffsstammabteilung, Hage/East Frisia

9.9.1941 – 26.10.1941 2./2. U-Boat education division in Neustadt

27.10.1941 – 3.1.1942 7. U-Flotilla St. Nazaire personal reserve

4.1.1942 – 13.3.1944   “U 575” 7. U-Flotilla as Diesel-fireman

13.3.1944  KIA by sinking of the boat

Advancement:

1.3.1942      Maschinengefreiter (engine private)

1.4.1943            Maschinenobergefreiter (engine private first class or fireman Lance Corporal; NATO-Rang OR-3)

Awards:

4.6.1942            U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen (U-Boat War Badge)

9.8.1942       Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse (Iron cross 2. cl.)