Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Generalleutnant (Major-general)

Unit:

Kommanduer, Sturm-Division Rhodos

Awarded on:

September 16th, 1943

Awarded for his role in disarming Italian forces in the eastern Mediterranean following their capitulation in mid-1943. Despite being outnumbered by a factor of 8:1 at times he managed to complete his task despite the great difficulties involved and was at the same time able to prevent the occupation of Rhodes by the Allies.

304th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Commander 3. Schützen-Brigade

Awarded on:

October 13th, 1941

Awarded for his actions during Operation Barbarossa. As commander of an attack group south of Smolensk Oberst Kleemann was able to overcome numerous river obstacles (namely the Ssosh, the Iput and the Desna) while preempting all Soviet attempts to create a stable defense line in the process. Later on, during the encirclement battle of Kiev, he would contribute to the sealing off of the pocket in fighting near Lochwiza (10.09.1944).

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

October 26th, 1914

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

July 8th, 1918

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

September 19th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 25th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 28th, 1944