• Ein Glückwunsch des Kaisers. (picture source: Der rote Kampfflieger von Rittmeister Manfred Freiherrn von Richthofen, 1917, 351.000 - 400.000, Verlag Ullstein & Co, Berlin-Wien)

Transcription of the imperial congratulatory telegram

Event ID: 216

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Appointment & medals
Deutsch
Der rote Kampfflieger von Rittmeister Manfred Freiherrn von Richthofen, 1917, 351.000 - 400.000, Verlag Ullstein & Co, Berlin-Wien

30 April 1917

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Der rote Kampfflieger von Rittmeister Manfred Freiherrn von Richthofen, 1917, 351.000 - 400.000, Verlag Ullstein & Co, Berlin-Wien p.  160 

“Transcription of the imperial congratulatory telegram: recorded on 30. IV. 1917. 4 o’clock 20 min. before from the Gr. H. Qu. To Krg. schl homb. 27. 29. IV. 8h nachm. Rittm. Freih. von Richthofen Jagdstaffel Richthofen. by A.O.K.G. I have just been informed that you have emerged victorious from aerial combat for the 50th time today. I offer you my heartfelt congratulations and my fullest appreciation for this brilliant success. The fatherland looks with admiration and gratitude at its brave aviator. May God continue to be with you. Wilhelm I. R.”

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