The 83rd Infantry Division on March 08, 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.

Disclaimer: The data below is solely based on the information of the morning reports. Coordinates were sometimes incorrectly noted and town names written incorrectly. A ¹ indicates that the town name was corrected from the original.

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83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
HQCO	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
ARTYHQ	Neuss, Germany	No changes
ARTYHQBTRY	Neuss, Germany	No changes
ARTYMEDDET	Neuss, Germany	No changes
SPTRPSHQ	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
SPTRPSMEDDET	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
BAND	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
MP	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
CIC	Büttgen, Germany¹	No changes
QM	Gefrath, Germany	No changes

83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
C	Neußerfurth, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes

83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
C	Lüttenglehn, Korschenbroich, Germany¹	No changes

329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQ1BN	Neuss, Germany	Bn in defense.
HQCO1BN	Neuss, Germany	Co in defense.
A	Neuss, Germany	Company in mobile reserve and on roadblock duty, Neuss, Germany (WF 2788).
B	Neuss, Germany	Company on line in Neuss, Germany
C	Neuss, Germany	Co in defense at Neuss, Germany
D	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQ2BN	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQCO2BN	Neuss, Germany	No changes
E	Neuss, Germany	No changes
F	Neuss, Germany	No changes
G	Neuss, Germany	Company remaining in same area. Weapons were cleaned. Three hot meals were served. Weather cool cloudy little rain. Morale excellent.
H	Neuss, Germany	Co in Reserve. Usual Duties.
HQ3BN	Neuss, Germany	Unit in defensive position along Rhine River
HQCO3BN	Neuss, Germany	No changes
I	Neuss, Germany	Company in defense along Rhine River
K	Neuss, Germany	No changes
L	Neuss, Germany	No changes
M	Neuss, Germany	No changes
SERCO	Loveling, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
ATCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
CANCO	Neuss, Germany	Co firing on targets of opportunity.
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	No changes

330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQ1BN	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Usual weapons inspection. During the day companies took a 2 hour march. The enemy dropped about 12 bombs in the area in the early evening., no damage was done. Weather - cloudy & cool with rain. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	No changes
A	Neuss, Germany	Usual patrol duties. Weather cold, rain. Morale excellent.
B	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	No changes
C	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Company remained on outpost along Rhine River
D	In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Training schedule and patrolling. Weather - rainy. Morale - high.
HQ2BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Division Band played concert for Battalion.
HQCO2BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
E	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Local securiy posted. Jewish services held. 3 1/2 mile hike in the morning. Anti-tank grenades fired in the afternoon. Weather fair. Morale good.
F	Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company remained in same position and started training schedule. All outposts & guard were called off at 1300. Executive Officer went on quartering party.
G	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Occupied town
H	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company went on 5 mile hike.
HQ3BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
HQCO3BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
I	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Continuing to outpost sector of The Rhine River.
K	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Continued Patrolling & Out-post Duties. Trainig in the use of Assault Boats - Fourteen (14) EMatchd to this orgn for rations.
L	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Continuing out post duties on the Rhine River.
M	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
SERCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
ATCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
CANCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
MEDDET	Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	No changes

331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQ1BN	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
HQCO1BN	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
A	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
B	Neklenbroich, Germany	Co maintaining road blocks in same area. Men were taken to showers and a movie.
C	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
D	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
HQ2BN	Neuss, Germany	Bn outposting its assigned area. One Co outposting the Erft canal. Movies shown to Companies during the day. Bn Commander holding meeting of staff and special staff and compan
HQCO2BN	Neuss, Germany	No changes
E	Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	No changes
F	Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	No changes
G	Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	No changes
H	Neuss, Germany	Co in reserve.
HQ3BN	Neusserfurth, Germany	No changes
HQCO3BN	Neusserfurth, Germany	Training schedule carried out. Company formation held and fratarnisation, military courtesy and personnel cleanliness was discussed by Capt Schraft.
I	Neusserfurth, Germany	Followed training schedule
K	Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
L	Vaunerfurth, Germany	Pvt Gorman confined for violation of 96th Article of War by fraternizing with German civilians.
M	Neusserfurth, Germany	No changes
SERCO	Neuss, Germany	Usual Camp Duties
ATCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
CANCO	1 mile north of Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	No changes

322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
HQBTRY	Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
A	Neuss, Germany	No changes
B	1/2 mile south-west of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
C	Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
SERBTRY	1/2 mile south-east of Loveling, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	No changes

323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
HQBTRY	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
A	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
B	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
C	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
SERBTRY	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
MEDDET	2 miles north of Neuss, Germany¹	No changes

324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany	Bn Comdr visited Firing Btrys. Div Arty Exec visited CP. Bn fired 105 rds 155s on registration and harassing. Also fired 323 rds 88s from Easy Btry on enemy targets and harassing fire. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
A	Neuss, Germany	8 EM and 1 Officer went forward and fired 108 rounds fr captured German 88mm guns. Lt LaFolette and party went forward as observers for Blank Bn at 0745 and returned at 1800. No enemy activity was observed by observers party. Howitzers fired 28 rds harassing fire, 9 rds registration. Total rds fired 37. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent.
B	Neuss, Germany	Btry in position. Btry fired 40 rounds on various enemy targets. Lt Berciks "88" crews fired 315 rounds. Btry has a 24 hour patrol out to enforce the laws of A M G in the Bn area. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent.
C	Neuss, Germany	Btry firing on enemy positions. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY	Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany¹	Btry spent day cleaning and checking trucks. Am section drew and delivered Am to Btrys. Rations section drew and delivered rations to Btrys. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	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	Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Bn reinforcing fires of 323rd FA Bn in support of 330th Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army Sector. Sector quiet. No firing during period. Weather: Cloudy, misty and cool. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY	Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Normal activity. Weather: Cloudy, light showers. Morale: Excellent.
A	2/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Unsettled. Morale: Excellent.
B	3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Btry in position of readiness. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent.
C	3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Rain.
SERBTRY	Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET	2/10 mile south-west of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Aid station in operation. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent.

308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Dyck, Germany	No changes
HQDET	Dyck, Germany	No changes
A	Neuss, Germany	Station in operation. No casualties. Weather here cool with rain. Morale of troops: Excellent.
B	Neuss, Germany	Co still operating from location in outskirts of Neuss, Germany, supporting the 330th Inf Regt with no change in their positions and tactical situation remains the same. Morale is good.
C	Neuss, Germany	Collection Station in operation at Neuss, Germany.
D	Dyck, Germany	Co D operating clearing station at Dyck, Germany, wF1783.

308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	No changes
HQSVCO	Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	No changes
A	Neuss, Germany	Weather: Rain. 1st Platoon clearing road block at edge of Neuss. Details from 1st and 3rd Platoon assisting 329th Inf Regt in stream crossing practise. 3rd Platoon filled bomb crater in Neuss. Detail from 2nd Platoon building ramps for 2 1/2 T Truck. R-4 and D-7 bulldozers clearing streets.
B	Neuss, Germany	Weather: Rainy
C	Kamberg, Neuss, Germany¹	1st Platoon instructing on river crossing. Weather: Cloudy and rain.
MEDDET	Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	No changes

453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties
HQBTRY	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties
A	Am Eisenbrand, Meerbusch-Büderich, Germany¹	Usual combat duties
B	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties
C	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Usual combat duties
D	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties

783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
C	Lüttenglehn, Germany¹	No changes