Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on March 05, 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 Holzheim, 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 defensive position in Neuss, Germany. Bn CP at WF2690.
HQCO1BN Neuss, Germany Co in defense in Neuss, Germany
A Neuss, Germany Company in mobile reserve, Neuss, Germany (WF 2788) 4 March 1945.
B Neuss, Germany No changes
C Neuss, Germany Co in defense at Neuss, Germany
D Neuss, Germany No changes
HQ2BN Neuss, Germany Co E repelled a light enemy counter attack. Several prisoners taken.
HQCO2BN Neuss, Germany Co moved fr Holzheim Germany WF2585 to Neuss Germany WF2888. A-T guns in position
E Neuss, Germany No changes
F Neuss, Germany No changes
G Neuss, Germany1 No changes
H Neuss, Germany 4 Mar 45 - Relieved 2nd Bn 331st Inf defending the Erft Canal. Fired 81MM Mortars at positions across Rhine River.
HQ3BN Neuss, Germany Unit in defensive position along Rhine River
HQCO3BN Neuss, Germany Co in defensive position
I Neuss, Germany Company maintained outpost line along Rhine River
K Neuss, Germany No changes
L Neuss, Germany Company in same location in reserve. All men in buildings. Morale high.
M Neuss, Germany No changes
SERCO Loveling, Neuss, Germany1 No changes
ATCO Loveling, Neuss, Germany1 No changes
CANCO Neuss, Germany Co fire neutralized two MG positions and destroyed two field pieces of the enemy on 3 March 1945. One Officer and one EM awarded Bronze Star Medal.
MEDDET Neuss, Germany No changes
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Neuss, Germany Regiment continued its watch on the Rhine in defensive position along its banks.
HQCO Neuss, Germany Regiment continued its watch on the Rhine in defensive position along its banks.
HQ1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
HQCO1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 The Bn in defense position on the Rhine river watching the Jerries playing on the other side. Church services were also held during the day. Weather - cloudy & cool. Morale - high.
A Neuss, Germany Co carried on regular armed patrols.
B Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company still holding positions west of Rhine River.
C Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company continued to maintain outposts along Rhine River
D In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Patroling area. Weather - cloudy. Morale - excellent.
HQ2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Battalion continues in defensive position.
HQCO2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company being issued clean clothes. Local security posted.
E Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Patrol operating along river. Local security posted. Morale good.
F Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company remained in same position and continued guard & outpost duty.
G Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Occupied city
H Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company had baths and change of clothes.
HQ3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
HQCO3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
I Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
K Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company remained in same position - Continued Patrolling & Out-post duties on the Rhine River. Resting & preparing for next operation.
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 moved by truck approx 2 miles to present location.
B Neklenbroich, Germany Co moved to Neklenbroich, Germany and billeted in homes. Co set up road blocks and searched all homes in the area.
C Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
D Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
HQ2BN Neuss, Germany Bn actively engaged in clearing out civilian property and civilians of weapons and checking proper identification, supervised by Bn S-2. Co F outposting the Erft Canal. Clean Clothes issued to all personnel. Weather Cool and fair. Morale Good.
HQCO2BN Neuss, Germany No changes
E Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Company indulgded in care and cleaning of weapons, personnel cleanliness and rest.
F Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
G Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Moved from town of Weilsenberg, Germany K 5259-4922 Map of Dusseldorf 1:25000 to town of Hochofen, Germany K 5284-4929 Map of Dusseldorf 1:25000 a distance of 1 1/2 miles to outpost positions on Rhine River. Weather Rain and cold. Morale Excellent.
H Neuss, Germany Co in reserve.
HQ3BN Neusserfurth, Germany No changes
HQCO3BN Neusserfurth, Germany Movies shown today at 1730. Weather cloudy and cool.
I Neusserfurth, Germany No changes
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 1st Plt dropped fr 1st Bn 2nd Plt dropped fr 2nd Bn 3rd Plt dropped fr 3rd Bn
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 examined captured German 88's which they will attempt to fire. If successfull they will be called Easy Btry. CG Div Arty visited CP. Bn fired 221 rds. Some for preparation 99th Div. The rest on enemy pill boxes, harassing fire and counter attacks. Coca-cola ration distributed to all personnel. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent.
A Neuss, Germany 8 EM and one Officer went forward to fire captured German 88mm Guns. After laying guns and arraging Am rtd to btry. Are expecting to fire captured guns tomorrow. Howitzers fired 8 rds registration 12 rds on enemy gun btrys 27 rds on pillbox 24 rds TOT and 28 rds harassing fire. Total rds fired 99. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
B Neuss, Germany Btry in position. Btry fired 29 rounds today on various enemy targets. A gun crew was sent on a German '88' position to fix one of them for firing Truesday. Lt Bercik is in charge. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent.
C Neuss, Germany Btry firing on enemy positions. Coca-Cola received from Bn supply. Weather: Warm and overcast. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 Usual combat duties. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties. Usual medical care given personnel. One EM evacuated to hospital. Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent.
908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army Sector. Sector quiet. Usual harassing fires during night of 4-5 March. Bn firing on observed targets across Rhine River during day. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 Normal activity. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent.
A 4/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Rain 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 and cool. Morale: Excellent.
C 6/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Cold, 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 Station in same location, outskirts of Neuss, Germany, supporting the 330th Inf Regt who are located along the Rhine River at the present time. We are receiving few patients at the present time. Morale is good.
C Neuss, Germany 4 Mar 45. Occasional strafing and bombing resulted in the injury of one man (Tec4 Ervin) about 1200. 5 Mar 45 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: Cloudy. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt.
B Neuss, Germany Wright, William R. O-1647009, 1st Lt. Awarded Purple Heart per GO #41, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 28 Feb 45 for wounds received in action on 25 Feb 45. Weather: Overcast.
C Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 Kuna, Andrew B. 33355697, Tec 5. Awarded Bronze Star for meritorious service per GO #42, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 2 March 45. 1st and 3rd platoons working in Neuss (clearing streets). 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