Wiese received the Iron Cross 1st Class () on 1 May 1942. Following his 7th aerial victory he was appointed "Staffelkapitän" (squadron leader) of the 2. "Staffel" (2nd squadron) of JG 52 on 26 June 1942 and received the Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold () on 13 July 1942. On 29 September 1942, Wiese he claimed his 25th aerial victory. On 25 October 1942, he became an "ace-in-a-day" for the first time, claiming victories 29 to 33. Wiese was awarded the Honour Goblet of the Luftwaffe () on 6 November 1942.