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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Erhardt E. Klein, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), embarked in U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6), in Leyte Gulf, on 24 October 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 Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16)

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 366 (August 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Erhardt E. Klein, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWENTY (VF-20), embarked in U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-16), over Leyte Gulf, on 25 October 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 Naval Service.