The 83rd Infantry Division on April 23, 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 | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| BAND | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| MP | Calbe, Germany1 | No changes |
| CIC | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| QM | Förderstedt, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Pömmelte, Germany1 | Troop contd mission with established OP's. 3rd Platoon reld of mission with Div QM and retd to Troop control at 1900. Closed in Pommelte at 1930. |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| A | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| B | Trebnitz, Germany | Company on line of defense in Trebnitz, Germany RD9483. Weather rainy and windy. Morale of troops - excellent. |
| C | Nutha, Germany | Co in a defensive position at Nutha, Germany |
| D | Nutha, Germany | Company supporting Bn in defense of Nutha, Germany |
| HQ2BN | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| E | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| F | Walternienburg, Germany | Co still in holding position. |
| G | Walternienburg, Germany | Co remaining in same billets. Weather cool and cloudy and rain. Morale of troops excellent. Two hot meals were served. |
| H | Walternienburg, Germany | 22 Apr 45 - Co in Defensive Position. |
| HQ3BN | Güterglück, Germany1 | Unit in defensive positions vicinity of Gutergluck Germany |
| HQCO3BN | Güterglück, Germany1 | Co in defensive positions |
| I | Güterglück, Germany1 | Company in defensive positions near Gutergluck, Germany |
| K | Güterglück, Germany1 | Co moved in from outpost duty last night at 2130. Co alerted in afternoon to be prepared for counter attack from the enemy |
| L | Güterglück, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Güterglück, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | Walternienburg, Germany | Company Mines Platoon atchd to Serv Co 329th Inf for rations. given mission of guarding shower point |
| CANCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | 1st Bn in defense position east of the Elbe river. No enemy action reported. Weather - good. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | 1st Bn in defense position east of the Elbe river. No enemy action reported. Weather - good. Morale - high. |
| A | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| B | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | Company in defensive position East of Elbe River. |
| C | 4 miles south-west of Badetz, Germany1 | No changes |
| D | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Battalion continues as holding force. |
| HQCO2BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Clean clothes issued to men in Company. |
| E | 1/2 mile north-west of Gödnitz, Germany1 | Security posted. Movies for all men in xxx area. Weather fair. Morale good. |
| F | 1 mile north-west of Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 3/4 mile north-east of Barby, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Gödnitz, Germany1 | Company attended movie show. |
| HQ3BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | In reserve. Trying to contact the Russians. 1st Platoon fixed 5 xxx xx and captured 30 German PW's. |
| K | Gehöft Molk, Güterglück, Germany1 | Company remained in same position and continued defensive role. Patrol in evening reported Enemy activity in nearby town - Listening Posts reported same information. A few shells dropped in area during early morning hours. |
| L | Gehrden, Germany | Company on out post line |
| M | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Werkleitz, Tornitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| CANCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Kämeritz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Kämeritz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Badetz, Germany | Company relieved from Main line of Resistance and now occupy RRL. Spending time in cleaning up. Catholice services held. Hot meals served. Weather cloudy and cool. |
| B | Steckby Forest, Germany1 | The Co remained in the same area manning defensive positions. At 2300 last night a platoon was alerted to go out on patrol to assist Co 'K', but the alert was called off. All men are dug in and even with rainy weather everyone is fairly comfortable. This Co is in mourning for the greatest man ever to be a member of this organization. Capt Moore is no longer among the living, but his spirit will always hover of the Co which he made so great. The Co has lost its greatest friend and the Div its best Capt. He gave his life so that this Co could continue on the road to greatness. There is no tangible way that the men can show their grief, but in each man's heart a void and ache has been created. Every man in this Co can honestly feel that he was privileged to serve under Capt Moore. Whatever honors we may amass in the future will be held in his memory. It will live untarnished in our minds forever. Capt Moore - May your soul rest in peace and have the tranquility which it did not have on this earth. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-east of Badetz, Germany1 | No changes |
| D | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| E | Kämeritz, Germany1 | Company bettering defensive positions. Care and cleaning of equipment. |
| F | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| G | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| H | Hohenlepte, Germany | Company in Defense. |
| HQ3BN | 1 mile south of Kämeritz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 1 mile south of Kämeritz, Germany1 | Weather-Wet. No major changes. Still waitin for the Russians. |
| I | 1200 yards west of Badetz, Germany1 | Are in defense working on position. |
| K | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | 23 Apr 45: Tochheim: One Platoon participated in combat patrol. Weather: Rainey. |
| L | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| M | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Breitenhagen, Germany | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Kämeritz, Germany1 | Pfc Lorio was shot through the left hand when he was cleaning his weapon, it was self inflicted, unintentional. |
| CANCO | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Kämeritz, Germany1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| A | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| B | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| C | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| A | 1/2 mile north-east of Barby, Germany1 | Btry personnel performed usual field duties. Shower facilities were available to Btry personnel. 50% of Btry went to movies in Barby, Germany. Howitzers fired 6 rds registration. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQBTRY | Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Normal activity: Btry in operation. Weather: Cloudy, cool, showers. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 7/10 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Rain and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Btry in position of readiness. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activity. Weather: Cloudy and rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Clear - cold with rain. |
| SERBTRY | Breitenhagen, Germany | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Calbe, Germany | Usual field duties. 308th Med Bn reorganized under T/O & E No 8-15, dated 14 Feb 45 on 4 Apr 45. (Hq & Hq Det, Med Bn, T/O & E No. 8-16, 14 Feb 45), per Ltr, 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83d Inf Div APO 83, dtd 4 Apr 45. |
| HQDET | Calbe, Germany | Usual field duties. 308th Med Bn reorganized under T/O & E No 8-15, dated 14 Feb 45 on 4 Apr 45. (Hq & Hq Det, Med Bn, T/O & E No. 8-16, 14 Feb 45), per Ltr, 320 (c) Sub: Reorganization, Hq 83d Inf Div APO 83, dtd 4 Apr 45. |
| A | Barby, Germany | Station in operation, casualties very light. 308 Med Bn reorganized under T/O & E No 6-15, dated 14 Feb 45, on 14 Apr 45 (Coll Co Med Bn T/O & E No. 8-17 dated 14 Feb 45) per ltr 320 (c). Subject: Reorganization, Hq 83d Inf Div, APO 83 dtd 4 Apr 45. |
| B | Barby, Germany | Co at same location in Barby, Germany supporting the 330th Inf Regt who continue in a defensive position across the Elbe River. Few patients are being received at this time. 308 Med Bn reorganized under T/O & E No 8-15, dated 14 Feb 45, on 4 Apr 45. (Coll Co, Med Bn, T/O & E No 8-17, dated 14 Feb 45), per Ltr 320 (c), Subject: Reorganization, Hq 83d Inf Div APO 83, date 4 Apr 45. |
| C | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Coll Sta in operation. Casualties extremely light. Twenty-five EM and two O's today attended USO show in Calbe. 308 Med Bn reorganized under T/O & E No. 8-15 dtd 14 Feb 45, on 4 Apr 45 (Collecting Co, Med Bn, T/O & E No. 8-17, 14 Feb 45), Ltr 320 (c). Subject: Reorganization, Hq 83d Inf Div, APO 83, dtd 4 Apr 45. |
| D | Calbe, Germany | 18 EM attended USO show at theater in Calbe, Germany. 308th Med Bn reorganized under T/O & E No 8-15, dated 14 Feb 45, on 4 Apr 45 (Clr Co, Med Bn, T/O & E No 8-18, dated 14 Feb 45.), per Ltr 320 (c), Subj: Reorganization, Hq 83d Inf Div, APO 83 dtd 4 Apr 45. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| A | Barby, Germany | Weather: Rain. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. 2 squads from 3rd Platoon on alert to move out with 2nd Bn, 329th Inf Regt task force. |
| B | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Weather: Cold; rain and hail |
| C | Breitenhagen, Germany | Company in support of 331st Inf Regt. Weather: Cloudy and rain. |
| MEDDET | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Calbe, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | Calbe, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| A | Kämeritz, Hohenlepte, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | 1000 yards south of Güterglück, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| C | Barby, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| D | Ronney, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | Calbe, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Förderstedt, Germany | No changes |