Earlier in 1933, he became a member of the Nazi paramilitary organization, Sturmabteilung, and, in 1944, was promoted to Sturmbannführer. After World War II, he continued competing until the early 1950s and then worked as a sports administrator.
Earlier in 1933, he joined the Nazi auxiliary military group, Sturmabteilung, and, in 1944, was elevated to the rank of Sturmbannführer. After World War II, he continued competing until the early 1950s and then worked as a sports administrator.