Max Klüver

Dr. Max Klüver (22 April 1909 – 31 December 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (1 July 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (16 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 October 1943 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 40