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Arthur
Klein
KIA (WWII)
1910

–

April 27, 1945

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    106th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    27th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 27th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 92 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Arthur Klein (ASN: 0-1293266), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on or about 27 April 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    106th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    27th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 27th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 41 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Arthur Klein (ASN: 0-1293266), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Eniwetok, in 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    106th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    27th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 19, 1944
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Central Pacific Area, General Orders No. 217 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Arthur Klein (ASN: 0-1293266), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, V Amphibious Corps, in action against enemy forces at Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands, on 19 February 1944. During a critical phase of battle, First Lieutenant Klein turned what might have been defeat into an all-out assault on a Japanese strongpoint. He knocked out enemy machine gun nests, diagnosed enemy positions and strength, and led his platoon with a high spirit that kept up the morale of his men. His extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 27th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.