Arthur Klein

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Arthur Klein (0-1293266), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 February 1944, at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. First Lieutenant Klein’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, 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.