Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major der Reserve (Major of Reserves)

Unit:

Divisions-Bataillon 134 / 134.Infanterie-Division

Awarded on:

November 1st, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant der Reserve (Lieutenant-colonel of Reserves)

Unit:

Kommandeur Grenadier-Regiment 446

Awarded on:

August 12th, 1944

During the Soviet Operation Bagration Oberstleutnant Klasing lost all contact with the higher commands, and thus he decided to break out of the encirclement ring around Bobruisk. Later, during July 1944, he then led a Kampfgruppe of the 134. Infanterie-Division through a ford over a river that he had reconnoitred. After very hard fighting he and his troops were able to make contact with a force of counterattacking German armour. Klasing would be awarded the Knight’s Cross for his success in leading so many men to safety despite the difficult circumstances.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst der Reserve (Colonel of Reserves)

Unit:

Kommandeur Grenadier-Regiment 232

Awarded on:

February 19th, 1945

Awarded for retaking the town of Bischofsburg (a key point for the whole Division) during the fighting in East Prussia in early 1945.

745th Award.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1914

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

November 28th, 1917

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

May 20th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 27th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

January 24th, 1944