WWII Luftwaffe Soldbuch – Unteroffizier Herbert Richter – Schwere Flak Abteilung 231 – Iron Cross First Class / Flak Badge – 8.8cm Flak – Portrait Photos – Oder 1945
Description
Richter was issued his Soldbuch in September of 1939 with the then Reserve Flak Abteilung 231.
He would serve the most of the war with:
Schwere Flak Abteilung 231Â
In 1939, the unit was stationed in Dresden, in 1940 in Belgium, and in 1941 in France. In the summer of 1942, the unit was deployed in the Bremen area. In July 1942, the unit was renamed Heavy Flak Battalion 231.. From 1943 to 1945, the unit functioned as Flak Group Vechta.
By 1945 they were sent to the Oder Front.
They are responsible in 1942 for claiming the downing of RAF Aircraft that crashed in Holland – info can be found on the web.Â
He was awarded the Annexation Medal 1.10.1938, Iron Cross Second Class, Iron Cross First Class (not entered but he is wearing it in photos!), Flak Badge.
A really neat little bit of paper at the front states that he was to get to his battery as soon aa any air raid was underway!
His speciality was a Waffen Personal and he attended many courses as a Weapons Uffz!
