Max Sperling

Max Sperling (4 September 1905 – 6 June 1984) was a German officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II who briefly commanded the 9th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Max Sperling
Born	(1905-09-04)4 September 1905 Kulm, West Prussia, German Empire (now Chełmno, Poland)
Died	6 June 1984(1984-06-06) (aged 79) Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
Allegiance	Weimar Republic  Nazi Germany  West Germany
Service / branch	Army Bundeswehr
Years of service	1924–45 1956–64
Rank	Oberst (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr)
Commands	9th Panzer Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1944 as Major and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11^[1]