Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

November 3rd, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

February 14th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Adjutant, Grenadier-Regiment 551, 329. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

April 15th, 1944

Awarded for his bravery, prudence and decisive action in critical situations during the battles of the 329. Infanterie-Division northwest of Newel, where it prevented the Soviets from reaching the Pustoschka-Opotschka road.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)

Unit:

Adjutant, Grenadier-Regiment 551, 329. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

September 2nd, 1944

On the 16-17.08.1944 the 329. Infanterie-Division took up new defensive positions east and south of Berzaune. Shortly afterwards, on the morning of the 18.08.1944, the Soviets launched a tank-supported attack on the Grenadier-Regiment 551 right in the middle of its planned withdrawal. However 12 T-34s were destroyed, and a new German line was thrown up around the regimental command post. In the course of the day it would eventually be lost, and then retaken in a counterattack.

During the fighting on this day Hauptmann Klein would especially distinguish himself, but would end up going missing in the process. For his actions here he would receive the Oakleaves.

567th award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Grenadier-Regiment 551, 329. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

December 17th, 1943