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Despite the difficulties facing a congregational Rabbi raising a family, Klein volunteered for the U. S. Army during World War II as a chaplain, motivated by a cause he saw as clearly right with important implications for the Jewish People.

He served over 4 years, rising to the rank of Major and was an advisor to the high commissioner of the Occupation government.

He also served on special assignments for Jewish soldiers in the U. S. Army in the 1950s, receiving the simulated rank of Brigadier General for these missions.

His experiences in the war are described in his book The Anguish and the Ecstasy of a Jewish Chaplain.