Verwundetenabzeichen
From 1914 to 1917, he participated in the First World War as a volunteer in the 5th Westphalian Infantry Regiment No. 53 and was wounded at Neuve Chapelle. he was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Wound Badge. After being relieved from duty in 1917, he returned to his educational training and graduated in January of 1918.