During World War II, between 1942 and 1945, he served on several German warships, e.g. the destroyer Z24, the Sperrbrecher 104/Martha, and the minesweeper M-502.
Selama Perang Dunia II, antara tahun 1942 dan 1945, ia menjabat di beberapa kapal perang Jerman, misalnya destroyer Z-24, Sperrbrecher 104/Martha, dan kapal penyapu ranjau M-502.