Max Sperling

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

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.

Born4 September 1905

Died6 June 1984 (aged 79)

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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
Branch	Army Bundeswehr
Service years	1924–45 1956–64
Rank	Oberst (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr)
Commands	9th Panzer Division
Conflicts	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross