During the Second World War, as Volksdeutscher (ethnic German), he was called up to the Wehrmacht. In February 1940 he became director of the football section in the administration of the new region Reichsgau Wartheland. After two months he was replaced by an officer of the Wehrmacht.
During World War II, as a Volksdeutscher (ethnic German), he was conscripted into the Wehrmacht. In February 1940, he became director of the football section in the administration of the new region Reichsgau Wartheland. After two months, he was replaced by a military officer from the Wehrmacht.