He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his brave actions against enemy forces that day
This award was established the same day as the Spanish Cross
Juli 1943 Der Nachrichtenführer beim Luftgaukommando VII"
he complained of "Dyspuoia" on exertion and "Giddiness" on stooping and on exertion
Footnote: The cross was established for irreproachable service at sea
Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup United Republic of He was posthumously awarded the(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along the base with a hand painted gilt border, bearing a central 1914 Iron Cross, situated above a semi circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, and topped by a German State Crown, the interior trimmed along the rim with an additional gilt border, featuring a protruding handle similarly executed in gilt, the base bearing a hand written inventory code but without makers