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Albert Klett

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Battles/wars
  
World War II

Battles and wars
  
World War II

Rank
  
Hauptsturmfuhrer

Years of service
  
1941–45

Name
  
Albert Klett

Service/branch
  
Waffen-SS

Albert Klett
Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Close Combat Clasp

Died
  
March 14, 1945, Tata, Hungary

Unit
  
8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer

Albert Klett (24 February 1916 — 14 March 1945) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Albert Klett was awarded the Knight's Cross in October 1944, while in command of the 6th Squadron, 15th SS Cavalry Regiment, 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer

Klett did not survive the war but was killed in action on the 14 March 1945 near Tata, Hungary.

References

Albert Klett Wikipedia