The 83rd Infantry Division on March 18, 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 | Büttgen, Germany | 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 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| A | Neuss, Germany | Company in mobile reserve, Neuss, Germany (WF 2788). Normal Garrison duties and training. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Company in defense in Neuss, Germany |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Co in reserve. |
| 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 | Co. had close order drill. Phsysical training. Inspection of quarters. Weather was warm and clear. Men went to movies in PM. Morale of men excellent. |
| H | Neuss, Germany | 17 March 45 - Co in Reserve. Small Arms Range Firing. |
| HQ3BN | Neuss, Germany | Unit in defensive position along Rhine River |
| HQCO3BN | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| 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 |
| ATCO | Neuss, Germany | 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 | Lt Col Bowen departed on pass to UK. Lt Col Montague assumed duties as Executive Officer. |
| HQCO | Neuss, Germany | Church services held today |
| HQ1BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Relieved the 3rd Bn during the day. Spent most of the day setting up CP and quarters. Weather - cloudy & cool. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Relieved the 3rd Bn during the day. Spent most of the day setting up CP and quarters. Weather - cloudy & cool. Morale - high. |
| A | Oberkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Day spent moving equipment and exchanging positions with 3rd Bn. Left Meer 1800. Marched to Oberkassel. Distance 3 miles. Relieved Co I this Regt. Weather cold, cloudy. Morale excellent. |
| B | Oberkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Relieved Company L on out post. |
| C | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Co moved to relieve Co L on outpost |
| D | Oberkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Relieved Co M on line 1300. Took up defensive positions. Weather fair. Morale - high. |
| HQ2BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Battalion attended church services. |
| HQCO2BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Local security posted. Church services held for Company. |
| E | Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Local security posted. Church services held. Morale good. |
| F | Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company had holiday calls & church services for all demoninations. |
| G | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Occupied city |
| H | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company had very good turn out for church services. |
| HQ3BN | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Relieved by 1st Bn. Moved 2 miles by motor from Niederkassel, Germany (wF3094) to Buderich, Germany (wF2896) |
| HQCO3BN | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Relieved by 1st Bn. Moved 2 miles by motor from Niederkassel, Germany (wF3094) to Buderich, Germany (wF2896) |
| I | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Relieved fr outpost duties by First Bn, this Regt - made a foot march of 2 miles to new location at Buderich. Morale High. |
| M | Büderich, Meerbusch, 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 returned from night problem at approx 0345. Free day. Church services held. Hot meals served. Weather cloudy and mild. |
| B | Neklenbroich, Germany | Co returned from a problem at 0400 after hiking almost 20 miles. The day spent in resting and attending church services. |
| C | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| D | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 400 yards west of Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | Bn outposting the Erft Canal. No training due to Sunday activities. One Officer and 7 EM sent to Brussels, Belgium on 72 hours pass. Church services held for all denominations. Weather Warm and Clear. Morale High. |
| HQCO2BN | 400 yards west of Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | 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 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Neusserfurth, Germany | Church services well attended. Twenty men of this Bn attended a concert starring Lilly Ponds. |
| HQCO3BN | Neusserfurth, Germany | Church services held today for all demoninations. Four men of this organization witnessed a concert starring Lilly Ponds. |
| I | Neusserfurth, Germany | Usual Sunday procedure. |
| K | Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Vaunerfurth, Germany | No changes |
| 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, Germany | No changes |
| B | 2 miles north of Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| C | 2 miles north of Neuss, Germany | 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 fired 292 rds 88's harassing fire. 145 rds 155's registration and various targets. One Dugout was destroyed. A few members of the Bn attended a Concert by Lily Pons. 2 Officers and 20 EM returned from 9th Army Rest Center in Holland. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Neuss, Germany | Usual combat duties. 7 EM that attended the 9th US Army Rest Center at Valkenburg, Holland returned to duty. Lt Gruber and Pfc Hckkett attended Lily Pons concert Btry washed motor vehicles. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Neuss, Germany | Catholic & Protestant services were held in Bn Area. Four men returned fr rest camp. Howitzers fired 8 rds on enemy gun Btry, 36 rds harassing, 6 rds registration. Total rds fired 50. Two EM went to show starring Lilly Pons in person. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Btry in position. Lt Bercik's "88" crews fired 292 rds. Lt Patterson's crew manned OP. Sgt Bush and Pfc Morris Green were given tickets for the Lily Pons concert today. Btry fired 36 rds on various enemy targets. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Btry fired on enemy positions. One Officer and one EM attended concert by Lily Pons. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 | 3 EM returned from Rest Camp. 2 EM left Btry area at 1240 to attend Lilly Pons concert. 1 Off left Btry area at 1240 to attend concert. Weather: Cool and clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Neuss, Germany | Usual medical care given Bn personnel. One EM attended Lily Pons concert. Weather: Cloudy. 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 direct support of 330st Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army sector. Sector quiet. Weather: Cloudy and warm. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Normal activity. Weather: Warm, partly cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 2/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter btry fire. No hostile air activity. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cloudy & cool. |
| SERBTRY | Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 2/10 mile south-west of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Clear & warm. 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. Tactical situation unchanged. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale of troops: Excellent. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Co at same location in the outskirts of Neuss, Germany supporting the 330th Inf Regt with the tactical situation unchanged. Co enjoyed a movie today shown at the Clearing Station. Lt Berger, 1st Sgt Canterbury, Pfc Hodum and Pfc Toy left at 1730 for three day rest at Ninth Army Rest Center. |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Collection Station in operation at Neuss, Germany. |
| D | Dyck, Germany | Co D operating clearing station at Dyck, Germany, wF1783. Sp Serv provided movie for Co. Co played Soft Ball w/C's. |
| 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. 1st Platoon practised stream crossing with 329th Inf Regt. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Weather: Fair |
| C | Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 | Company under Bn control. Weather: Clear. |
| 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 |