Ofw. Johannes Richter RKT Question

[Kapper]

Richard,

I agree with Johannes comments with one addition, there are times when the claim is credited to the crew (Besatzung) rather than any individual.

As to Ofw. Richters claim, my guess is that the claim that I've listed below with Shoenerts claims is the claim you are after.

13.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ Babinovitski: at 2.000 m. 01.07 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 45
13.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ Berseja: at 6.000 m. 17.46 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 46
13.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ 15 1869/35 Ost: at 4.500 m. 21.24 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 47
13.10.43 Ofw. J Richter (Bf Schonert) Stab I./ 2./NJG 100 PS-84 £ 05 1661/35 Ost: at 2.600 m. 21.53 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 48
14.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ W. Demenino: 1.300 m. [Krs. Kursk] 18.21 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 49
14.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ W. Demenino: 1.700 m. [Krs. Kursk] 18.26 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 50
14.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ W. Demenino: 1.300 m. [Krs. Kursk] 18.37 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 51
14.10.43 Hptm. Rudolf Schoenert Stab I./NJG 100 DB-3 £ Naravoki: at 1.900 m. 20.56 Film C. 2035/I Anerk: Nr. 52

Maybe someone with further information on Schoenert can confirm this from a logbook or other records.

Regards,

Craig...

[Richard Mills]

Gents

Many thanks indeed for your help with this request.

It appears in this case that Ofw. Richter was indeed awarded the 'kill' and not his pilot Rudolf Schoenert and I appreciate seeing the micro film reference against the claim.

Thanks again for your time and effort.

Regards Richard.

[Kapper]

Richard,

I forgot to mention that the markings in blue are my additions to what I got from the claims files. As I said earlier, this is my best guess, maybe someone else can confirm from an alternate source.

Regards,

Craig...