Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on March 12, 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 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. Weather fair. Morale xxx.
A Neuss, Germany Company in mobile reserve, Neuss, Germany (WF 2788).
B Neuss, Germany Company in defense in Neuss, Germany
C Neuss, Germany Co in defense.
D Neuss, Germany 1st Platoon and 2nd Section Mortars supporting C Co. Balance of Company guarding and patrolling comp
HQ2BN Neuss, Germany No changes
HQCO2BN Neuss, Germany No changes
E Neuss, Germany No changes
F Neuss, Germany No changes
G Neuss, Germany No changes
H Neuss, Germany 11 March 45 - Co in Defensive Positions. Usual Camp Duties and Training.
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 No changes
HQCO Neuss, Germany No changes
HQ1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Usual small unit training & weapons inspection. Weather - warm. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Usual small unit training & weapons inspection. Weather - warm. Morale - high.
A Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
B In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company relieved from duty as holding force and the operation of O.P.s in Buderich, Germany. Moved to Meer, Germany to pursue training period.
C Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
D In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
HQ2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Battalion continues in defensive position.
HQCO2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
E Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Local security posted. Training schedule. Practice attack cross open terrain. Morale good.
F Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company remained in same position and continued training. Morale very good.
G Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Occupied city
H Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company had 4 EM return from rest camp.
HQ3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
HQCO3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
I Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Relieved tonight L Co this Regt - Regimental Tests - continuing to outpost Rhine River until relieved.
L Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Continuing outpost duties along Rhine River.
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 Movie shown for the company at 1300 and 1500 hours. 'Atlantic City' being name of picture and it was very good. Weather: cloudy and cool. Morale: good.
HQ1BN Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
HQCO1BN Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
A Neklenbroich, Germany Company training as per schedule. Hot meals served. Weather cloudy and cool.
B Neklenbroich, Germany Co in Attack problem carried on today. Road blocks anned and strict security maintained. Movie was held last night.
C Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
D Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
HQ2BN 400 yards west of Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Bn privileged to have Div band for 2 concerts also movie shown to Co's Training Schedule being carried out. Weather Cool and overcast. Morale High.
HQCO2BN Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
E Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Company billeted in houses in town of Heerdt following training schedule and maintaining outposts.
F Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 Rifle platoon plus LMG Section outposting Erft Canal. Company ran through problem 11 Mar 45 using assault boats in a river crossing.
G Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
H Neuss, Germany No changes
HQ3BN Neusserfurth, Germany No changes
HQCO3BN Neusserfurth, Germany ARC clubmobile passed out coffee and doughnuts, also music and morale. Weather - very warm and pleasant. Training schedule carried out.
I Neusserfurth, Germany Followed training schedule and took showers.
K Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany1 No changes
L Vaunerfurth, Germany Red Cross doughnut truck in Co area. Co trained with tanks across open terrain.
M Neusserfurth, Germany Showers and clean clothes, also Red Cross Clubmobile.
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, Germany1 No changes
B 2 miles north of Neuss, Germany1 No changes
C 2 miles north of Neuss, Germany1 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 Commanding General, 83rd Div Arty made presentation of awards; One Soldier's Medal and 24 Bronze Stars. Bn Comdr visited OP. Bn fired 331 rds harassing fire fr 88's and 141 rds of 155 on houses, Ack Ack guns and Mobile Machine gun mounts. Articles of War read to all personnel. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties. THe 83rd Div Arty Comdr Brig Gen Montague presented the Bronze Star Medal to S/Sgt Tickel, Tec 4 Nortmann, Cpl Chapin and Tec 5 Perry at a Bn formation. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent.
A Neuss, Germany 8 EM & 1 Officer fired 110 rounds fr captured 88mm Gun. Howitzers fired 37 rds on German CP, 9 rds registration, 25 rds on house & gun. Total rds fired 71. Weather: Cool and Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
B Neuss, Germany Btry in position. At a formation held in Btry Area, the Bronze Star Medal was awarded to S/Sgt Howard B. Davidson, Cpl Noah S. Atkins and Tec 5 William W. Custer. The awards were presented by Brig Gen Montague, 83rd Div Arty Comdr. Lt Berciks "88" crews fired 331 rounds on various enemy targets. Btry fired 11 rounds on an enemy CP. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
C Neuss, Germany Btry firing on enemy positions. The following six EM were presented with the Bronze Star Medal: S/Sgt Joseph K. Kerr, S/Sgt James A Nicodemus, Sgt Arthur F Dziemian, Sgt Arnold R Visokey, Sgt Gordon D Williams and Cpl Gregory L Cole. The following EM was awarded the Soldier's Medal: S/Sgt Stanislaus A Kusmierek. All presentations were made by General Montague. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 The following EM were presented Bronze Star Medals by the Div Arty Commander: Sgt Dellape, Joseph D., Sgt Lupton, Charles A. and Sgt Pollock, Harold E. 25 EM attended the formation at 1330. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties and usuasl medical care given Bn personnel. 83rd Div Arty Comdr Brig Gen Montague presented toe Bronze Star Medal to six EM of the Detachment. 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 direct support of 330th Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army sector. Sector quiet. Firing consisted of observed missions of activity around Dusseldorf. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany1 Normal activity. Weather: Fair, partly cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
A 2/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Unsettled. Morale: Excellent.
B 3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Btry in position of readiness. 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: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET 2/10 mile south-west of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent.
308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Dyck, Germany 3 Mar 45 to 12 Mar 45: Usual field duties
HQDET Dyck, Germany No changes
A Neuss, Germany Station in operation. No casualties. Tactical situation unchanged.
B Neuss, Germany Co operating from same location in outskirts of Neuss, Germany supporting the 330th Inf Regt who remain located along the Rhine RIver with their tactical situation the same. Tec5 Roy R. Eller was given a citation today awarding him the French Croix the Guerre medal. Citation was read by Col Higdon at Bn Headquarters.
C Neuss, Germany 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. 2nd and 3rd Platoons practising stream crossing on Meuse River at Vise Belgium. Detail from 1st Platoon building ramps for 3 2 1/2 ton amphibious trucks.
B Neuss, Germany Weather: Overcast
C Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 Third Platoon, ferrying tanks in practice training. 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 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