Following this action he was awarded the Knight's Cross.

For his bravery and leadership in the battle he was awarded the Knight's Cross.

For his actions in key situations, on 7 September 1943, he was awarded the Knight's Cross.

For this feat he was awarded the Knight's Cross, on 9 November.

On 19 September 1943, he was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross.

In April 1943 he was awarded the Knight's Cross.

He was also one of three brothers all awarded the Knight's Cross.

On 27 October 1943 he was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross.

One month later, on 20 July he was awarded the Knight's Cross.

He was the third Dutchman to be awarded the Knight's Cross.