The 83rd Infantry Division on February 27, 1945
This page shows the locations and record of events for today in 1944 or 1945. The map contains the locations, based on the coordinate on the morning report, shown in NATO symbology. A rectangle with two diagonals indicates an Infantry unit and the number on the bottom right hand indicates which organization the unit is part of (e.g. 330 is 330th Infantry Regiment). The value on the bottom left is the name of the unit (e.g. A is A Company). The table below the map contains the written locations, a link to the specific morning report of that unit and the record of events for 'today'. You can collapse the entries for specific units by clicking on the table header.
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| 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | The following two enlisted men were awarded the Bronze Star Medal per GO #38 Hq 83rd Inf Div dtd 24 Feb 1945: McGee, Ernest T M/Sgt 6264229, Fowler, Wilmer B S/Sgt 14140388 |
| ARTYMEDDET | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| BAND | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| MP | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| CIC | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| QM | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Schaufenberg, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Mariadorf, Germany | Company left Eysden, Holland, VK5643 at 0900 26 Feb 1945, arrived at Mariadorf, Germany 1130, 26 Feb 1945. Coordinates VK9252 |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Alsdorf, Germany | Bn in reserve. |
| HQCO1BN | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| A | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| B | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| C | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| D | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| E | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| F | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| G | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| H | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| I | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| K | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| L | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| M | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| SERCO | Alsdrof, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| CANCO | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Regiment relieved from line. Morale high. |
| HQCO | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Hasselsweiler, Germany | The Bn was relieved during the day. Coca-Cola was served to the men and church services were held. Weather - cloudy & warm. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Hasselsweiler, Germany | The Bn was relieved during the day. Coca-Cola was served to the men and church services were held. Weather - cloudy & warm. Morale - high. |
| A | Hasselsweiler, Germany | Co secured village and reorganized with local security posted against enemy counter attack. Weather fair. Morale excellent. |
| B | Gevelsdorf, Germany | Company holding position in and around Gevelsdorf, Germany |
| C | Gevelsdorf, Germany | Company relieved and reorganized. |
| D | Gevelsdorf, Germany | No fighting. Moved to Gevelsdorf 1330. Shelter very poor, most buildings have been torn down by artillery. Weather - cool. Morale - excellent. |
| HQ2BN | Ralshoven, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Ralshoven, Germany | No changes |
| E | Gevelsdorf, Germany | Company occupied part of Gevelsdorf. Kitchen and supply being moved up. Morale good. |
| F | Gevelsdorf, Germany | Company remained in same position and rested. Morale very good. |
| G | Ralshoven, Germany | Occupied town |
| H | Ralshoven, Germany | Company checking and cleaning equipment |
| HQ3BN | Hasselsweiler, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Hasselsweiler, Germany | No changes |
| I | Hasselsweiler, Germany | Drew in outposts, after elements of the 29th Div passed through. Shoe pacs were exchanged for shoes. |
| K | Hasselsweiler, Germany | Company in static position - Px rations issued - Church Services during afternoon. Morale, excellent. |
| L | Hasselsweiler, Germany | Company in static position |
| M | Hasselsweiler, Germany | Moved from Muntz, Germany wF0466 to Hasselweiler, Germany, wF0566 on foot. |
| SERCO | Koslar, Germany | Special Service drew and issued PX supplies to Company. Trans Plt hauled ammunition & supplies to all Companies. GR detail evacuated allies and enemy dead from the front lines. |
| ATCO | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 1/2 mile north of Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Siersdorf, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Siersdorf, Germany | Company alerted to be ready for move 1800 this date. Quartering party left 1630. Weather: cloudy and cool. Morale: good. |
| HQ1BN | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | Company training as per schedule. Alerted for possible move forward. Hot meals. Weather cloudy and mild. |
| B | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | Training carried on in the morning and in the afternoon the Co prepared to move. |
| C | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | No changes |
| D | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Bettendorf, Germany | Bn on 3 hours alert for movement. Quartering party on 1 hour alert. Bn personnel taken to showers. Movies for 100 Men of each Co shown in Huring afternoon and evening. Weather Cool and damp. Morale Good. |
| HQCO2BN | Bettendorf, Germany | Co alerted to move. Co taken for showers. Weatehr cool and damp. Morale good. |
| E | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | Bettendorf, Germany | No changes |
| G | Bettendorf, Germany | No changes |
| H | Bettendorf, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Showers for EM today. |
| I | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Following training schedule |
| K | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Oidtweiler, Baesweiler, Germany1 | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Hoengen, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Hoengen, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Siersdorf, Germany | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | South-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Left Ottenfeld at 1330. Arrived at Koslar at 1500. Distance traveled by motor 10 miles |
| MEDDET | 1/4 mile south-east of Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 1/4 mile north of Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | 1/4 mile north of Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 1/4 mile north of Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | PX rations were issued to all personnel. Bn Comdr visited Div Arty. Inspection of Bn was made by Bn staff. Bn was alerted. Weather: Overcast. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Btry performed usual field duties. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south-east of Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Btry is still in position but out of range. Maintenance is being performed on all vehicles. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-west of Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Maintenance program followed. Showers were available to btry personnel. Weather: Overcast. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Btry spent day cleaning and checking trucks. Btry area inspected by Bn Inspectors. Btry preparing for move. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual medical care given Bn personnel. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Engelsdorf, Germany | Bn in position. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Engelsdorf, Germany | Normal activity. Weather: Hazy. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/10 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Btry in position no firing. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany | No activities. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany | Position and installation remain the same. Battery on six hour alert. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Engelsdorf, Germany | Aid station in operation. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQDET | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Alsdorf, Germany | Station in operation, no casualties |
| B | Broich, Jülich, Germany1 | Continuing to operate in Broich Germany at coord wF0162 supporting the 330th Inf Regt who are now in reserve. Casualties in the Regt have been light during the recent operation. Morale is good. |
| C | Enroute to new station, Germany1 | Operated Collection Station at Hongen, Germany. Casualties light. |
| D | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Co D operating Clearing Station at Mariadorf, Germany, vK9152 |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Duffesheide, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Duffesheide, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Noppenberg, Herzogenrath, Germany1 | Weather: Cloudy. Care and maintenance of equipment. |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Weather: Cloudy |
| C | Hoengen, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Company in Corps reserve. Weather: Cloudy. Reed, George F, 33009587, Sgt (Evac). Watson, William, H, 13126697, Sgt. Above EM awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #39, Hq 83d Inf Div, APO 83, dtd 25 Feb 45. |
| MEDDET | Duffesheide, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Weather: Cloudy and cool. Co 'C' given Tetanus stimulating shorts. |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| A | Engelsdorf, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | Koslar, Jülich, Germany1 | Alerted for departure |
| C | Mersch, Jülich, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Alertd for departure |
| MEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Mariadorf, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |