The 83rd Infantry Division on March 06, 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	Troop moved from Halzheim, Germany to Neuberfurth, Germany. Left Halzheim 1430 arvd Neuberfurth 1530.

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	No changes
B	Neuss, Germany	Company on line in Neuss, Germany
C	Neuss, Germany	Co in a defensive position at Neuss, Germany
D	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQ2BN	Neuss, Germany	Bn in Regtl reserve.
HQCO2BN	Neuss, Germany	No changes
E	Neuss, Germany	No changes
F	Neuss, Germany	No changes
G	Neuss, Germany	No changes
H	Neuss, Germany	Placed in Regimental Reserve Positions
HQ3BN	Neuss, Germany	Unit in defensive position along Rhine River
HQCO3BN	Neuss, Germany	Co in defensive position
I	Neuss, Germany	No changes
K	Neuss, Germany	No changes
L	Neuss, Germany	No changes
M	Neuss, Germany	No changes
SERCO	Loveling, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
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	No changes
HQCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
HQ1BN	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	The Bn in defense position on the Rhine river. Weather - cloudy & cool. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	The Bn in defense position on the Rhine river. Weather - cloudy & cool. Morale - high.
A	Neuss, Germany	Patrol and outpost duty. Weather fair. Morale excellent.
B	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	No changes
C	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Company maintaining outposts on Rhine River.
D	In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	No changes
HQ2BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Battalion continues in defensive position. Battalion practiced river crossing.
HQCO2BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company practiced river crossing.
E	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Local security posted. Practiced loading and unloading in small boats. Weather Fair. Morale good.
F	Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company remained in same position and continued guard and patrol duty. River crossing training with assault boats in AM. Morale high.
G	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Occupied city
H	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
HQ3BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
HQCO3BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
I	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Outposts active, otherwise - no change.
K	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company remained in same position - continued usual Patrolling & Out-post duties.
L	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company continuing out post duties
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	Company spent some time in search of buildings in the area.
B	Neklenbroich, Germany	Co remained ni the same area maintaining road blocks and strict security.
C	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
D	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
HQ2BN	Neuss, Germany	Bn in semi-rest period but actively engaged in outposting assigned area. Co F also outposting the Erft Canal. Inspection of Civilian credentials and supuervised search by picked men for weapons continued. Weather Cool and overcast. Morale High.
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	I-K-L-M trained with assault boats. Troops were entertained by Div Band this afternoon.
HQCO3BN	Neusserfurth, Germany	Inspection of billets and weapons. Band concert held today for all men of the company. Weather - Warmer with a little drizzle.
I	Neusserfurth, Germany	Trained Co on assault boats.
K	Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
L	Vaunerfurth, Germany	Div band played for Bn today. Co practiced boat drill on pond in Bn area. The co jeep, L-1 captured 1 Mar 45 when Germans attempted to roll back our flanks, replaced.
M	Neusserfurth, Germany	Company practicing use of assault boats.
SERCO	Neuss, Germany	Usual Camp Duties
ATCO	Neuss, Germany	No changes
CANCO	Neusserweine, Germany	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	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
HQBTRY	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
A	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
B	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
C	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
SERBTRY	Grefrath, Germany	No changes
MEDDET	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes

324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Neuss, Germany	Bn Comdr and gun crews fired captured German 88's across Rhine River. 298 rds were fired during day, which started at 1115. 87 rds of 155's were fired on buildings, tanks and 88's. Red Cross Clubmobile visited Bn. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY	Neuss, Germany	No changes
A	Neuss, Germany	8 EM and one Officer went forward and fired 87 rounds from German 88 Guns. Fired on enemy installations. Are expecting to fire guns to-morrow. Howitzers fired 10 rds harassing fire and 21 rds on factory. Total rds fired 31. Weather: Rain & cool. Morale: Excellent.
B	Neuss, Germany	Btry in position. Btry established OP in a water tower in Neuss, Germany. It is being manned by Lt Patterson and crew. Lt Bercik and crew fired German "88's" today. They fired 252 rounds. Btry fired 15 rounds harassing fire during night. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent.
C	Neuss, Germany	Btry fired on enemy positions. Volunteer crew began operating captured German 88's. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY	Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany¹	Btry spent day cleaning & checking trucks. Two trucks drew & delivered coal to Btrys. Ration section crew delivered rations to Btrys. Weather: Cool with rain. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties. Usual medical care given personnel. Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent.

908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit	Station	Record of events
HQ	Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Bn reld fr direct support of 331st Inf 5 March 45, and atchd to Grpmt of 323rd and 908th FA Bns in support of 330th Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army sector vicinity of Neuss-Dusseldorf, Germany. Targets fired on during day consisted mostly of enemy troops under observation and barracks on Dusseldorf side of Rhine River. Usual harassing fires during night of 5-6 March 45. Weather: Misty during day. Cool. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY	Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Normal activity. Weather: Scattered showers, cool. Morale: Excellent.
A	4/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent.
B	7/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent.
C	6/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Stormy.
SERBTRY	Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET	Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, 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. Casualties light.
B	Neuss, Germany	Co at same location, wF2186, supporting the 330th Inf Regt with the tactical situation unchanged. Few patients are being received at this time. Morale is good.
C	Neuss, Germany	No changes
D	Dyck, Germany	Co D operating clearing station at Dyck, Germany, wF1783. Sp Serv entertained company with movie.

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	Company in support of 329th Inf Regt.
B	Neuss, Germany	Mullina, Baxter, R 35300832 S/Sgt. Awarded Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Germany, per GO #42, Hq 83d Inv Div, dtd 2 Mar 45. Grady, Ora J. 35740554, Tec5. Awarded Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Germany per GO #43, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 3 Mar 45. Ring, Lawrence, 42035526, Pvt. Awarded Purple Heart on 6 Mar 45 for wounds received in action in Germany on 25 February 45. Weather: Rainy and overcast.
C	Kamberg, Neuss, Germany¹	1st and 3rd platoon clearing streets in Neuss, 2nd platoon instructing 331st Inf on river crossing. 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	Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany¹	Usual combat duties
B	Neuss, Germany	Usual combat duties
C	Morgensternsheide, Neuss, 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