23 September

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Events on this day in the life of Manfred von Richthofen

MvR writes his mother

Die Erinnerungen der Mutter des roten Kampffliegers Kunigunde Freifrau von Richthofen. Im Verlag Ullstein – Berlin, 1937.??p. 21??

23 September 1914
Ende September 1914
Verdun

“…The war has taken its toll on our sons. I have to thank God that they are still alive. Lothar was wounded on a patrol ride by Nebermann and Bordermann. His horse was badly wounded. Manfred’s entire equipment was torn to shreds by grenades, including his saddlery. He is now saving up – so he writes – to buy everything new after the war. Despite all my worries, I had to smile when I read it. ‘After the war’ – when will that be? But the remark about saving characterises him. He will never attach so much importance to a danger, however exciting, that he forgets his clear, purposeful actions.”

MvR is awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class.

http://www.frontflieger.de/4-ric13.html??p. ??

23 September 1914
september 1914
Verdun

Victory 02

Under the guns of the Red Baron, Norman Franks, Hal Giblin and Nigel McCrery??p. 16??

23 September 1916
Cambrai Road
Bapaume

“Combat report: 1100hrs. One-seater Martinsyde, GW No. 174. 1100 air fight above Bapaume. Adversary dashed, after 300 shots, mortally wounded, near Beugny (street Bapaume – Cambrai) to the ground. Two machine guns recovered, will be delivered. Dead occupant buried by 7th Infantry division. Weather: bright and clear all day; ground mist in early morning.”

MvR receives buste of The Kaiser

Marke 2 Wereldoorlog 1??p. ??

23 September 1917
Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Swidnica
Schweidnitz

MvR receives form Kaiser Wilhelm II, a bronze buste with the inscription: “The famous fighter pilot Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen; his grateful King 10/9/1917.

MvR receives a signed bust of Kaiser Wilhelm

Jagd in Flanderns Himmel, Karl Bodenschatz, Verlag Knorr & Hirth München, 1935??p. 160??

23 September 1917
Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Swidnica
Schweidnitz

“The Emperor awards Richthofen his bronze bust with the engraved dedication:

“To the glorious fighter pilot Rittmeister Freiherr v. Richthofen his grateful King. 10. 9. 17. ”

Honours from all the federal princes arrive for him.”

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