Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on March 07, 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 Ciance, Anthony M 32771891 Tec 5. Awarded the Purple Heart per GO #46, Hq 83rd Inf Div dtd 7 Mar/45, for wounds recd in Germany 18 Deec 44.
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 No changes
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 Bn getting instruction in river crossing in assault boats.
HQCO2BN Neuss, Germany No changes
E Neuss, Germany No changes
F Neuss, Germany No changes
G Neuss, Germany No changes
H Neuss, Germany Company in Reserve. Assault Boat Training and Ordnance Weapons Inspection.
HQ3BN Neuss, Germany No changes
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 1st Platoon retd to Mobile Reserve. 2nd Platoon remains in defensive position.
CANCO Neuss, Germany No changes
MEDDET Neuss, Germany No changes
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Neuss, Germany Parts of Regiment receiving light enemy arty fire. Morale high.
HQCO Neuss, Germany No changes
HQ1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
HQCO1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
A Neuss, Germany Patrolling - assault training 1430 to 1630. Weather cool. Morale excellent.
B Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company engaged in assault boat training.
C Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company outposted on Rhine River
D In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company training in afternoon. Weather - fair. Morale - excellent.
HQ2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Battalion continues in defensive position.
HQCO2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company having opportunity to take showers.
E Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Local security posted. Weather fair. Morale good.
F Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company remained in same position and continued guard and outpost duty. All men have opporunity to bathe and clean up. Morale high.
G Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Occupied city
H Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company practiced river crossing
HQ3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
HQCO3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
I Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Continuing Outpost duties on Rhine River.
K Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company remained in same position - continued usual Patrolling & Out-post duties.
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 Company has a good set up. Had a move to-day, morale high.
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 remained in the same area maintaining road blocks and strict security. A movie was held after supper. Training was carried on in the field during the evening.
C Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
D Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
HQ2BN Neuss, Germany Bn still outposting it's assigned area. Red Cross Clubmobile in the Bn area for day. Visited each Co for 1 hours. 30 Officers and EM presented Bronze Star Medal by Col York. Weather Cool and fair. Morale Good.
HQCO2BN Neuss, Germany No changes
E Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Company billeted in houses in Heerdt. Outposting area.
F Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Company outposting Erft Canal. Also sending motorized patrols to contact friendly units on flank.
G Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
H Neuss, Germany No changes
HQ3BN Neusserfurth, Germany No changes
HQCO3BN Neusserfurth, Germany Col. York visited the company area to award men of the Bn with the Bronze Star. PX rations distributed to company personnel. Weather - Clear and warm.
I Neusserfurth, Germany Followed training schedule
K Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany1 No changes
L Vaunerfurth, Germany Capt. Windsor, Lt. Kelsik, S/Sgt Caus, Sgt. Hayes, Pfc Harned and Pfc Idziak, were awarded the Bronze Star Mdel today by the Reg CO.
M Neusserfurth, Germany No changes
SERCO Neuss, Germany Usual Camp Duties
ATCO Neuss, Germany No changes
CANCO 1 mile north of Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany1 Moved from Neusserweine, Germany to 1 Mi N. of Weissenberg, Germany
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 Morgensternsheide, 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 went out in search of another 88 gun to add to so called Easy Btry but was not successful. Bn fired 315 rds of 88s on railroad yards a Sports Palace and factories. 51 rds of 155s fired on registration. Ack-ack guns and strong points. Movies and PX rations were available to all personnel. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties. Btry attended movies. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
A Neuss, Germany 8 EM and 1 Officer went forward to fire same captured 88mm gun as fired yesterday. Fired 105 rds on enemy installations. Howitzers fired 16 rds harassing fire, 4 rds registration, 4 rds demonstration. Total rds fired 16. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent.
B Neuss, Germany Btry in position. Btry fired 24 rounds today. Lt Patterson and crew manned OP. Lt Bercik and "88" crews fired 315 rounds today. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent.
C Neuss, Germany Btry firing on enemy positions. One section operating 88mm gun. Movies available to personnel. Several civilians arrested in area for disobeying rules. Ordnance inspection made in Btry. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 Btry spent day on maintenance of vehicles. Weather: Clear and cool. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET Neuss, Germany Usual medical care given Bn personnel. The Detachment attended a movie. 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. Bn displaced at 0900 fr positions vicinity of Holzbuttgen, Germany, arrived in position area vicinitiy of Niederdonk, Germany at 0945. Distance traveled 5 miles. Roads hard surfaced. Usual harassing fires during night of 6-7 March. FIring during day limited to two missions, registration and TOT on 200 troops in open across the Rhine River in vicinity of Dusseldorf, Germany. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany1 Btry displaced fr old position at Holzbuttgen, Germany at 0905 hrs. Arr new position at Dickhof Castle, vic of Niederdonk, Germany, at 0935 hrs. Distance traveled 5 miles. Roads: Partly good, hard surface; part poor secondary roads. No casualties. Weather: Cloudy, scattered showers. Morale: Excellent.
A 2/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Btry left position 4/10 miles E of Holzbuttgen, Germany at 0900 for new position arrived at 1100. Btry ready to fire. Distance traveled 5 miles. Weather: Unsettled. Morale: Excellent.
B 3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Btry left position 7/10 Mi E of Holzbuttgen, Germany at 0900 for new position area. Arrived in position 3/10 Mi NE of Niederdonk, Germany at 0950. Distance traveled 5 miles. Roads: Slippery. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent.
C 3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Displaced from old position at 0900. Closed into new position at 0945. Distance traveled 5 miles. Roads: Muddy & slick. Weather: Cloudy with showers.
SERBTRY Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET 2/10 mile south-west of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Displaced position at Holzbuttgen, Germany at 0905. Arrived at new position at Dickhof, 2/10 miles SW of Niederdonk, Germany at 0930. Distance traveled 7.4 miles. Roads: Good. Weather: Cloudy. 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. Casualties light.
B Neuss, Germany Co still located at wF2186 outskirts of Neuss, Germany and supporting the 330th Inf Regt who are holding a position along the Rhine River. Patients have been few and we are receiving no battle casualties at the present time. The Co was entertained with movies today shown at the Clearing Station. 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. The show Rhapsody in Blue was shown to Co.
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: Cloudy. Detail from 3rd platoon open 5 safes for AMG. 2nd Platoon clearing road block at edge of Neuss. 1st Platoon practising stream crossing with 329th Inf Regt.
B Neuss, Germany Weather: Overcast
C Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 2nd Platoon working on streeds in Neuss. 3d platoon instructing in river crossings. Weather: Cloudy.
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 Left old area Holzbuttgen, wF2291 and moved to new area in Am Eisenbrand, wF2694.
B Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties
C Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Left old area in Morgensternsheide, wF2390 and moved to new area in Buderich, wF2894.
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