Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on April 20, 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 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 Calbe, Germany Troop reld of mission. Platoons relief effected 1630. Trains moved from Kuhrer at 1630 and closed in Calbe at 1730. 1st and 2nd Platoons closed in Calbe at 1900. 3rd Plat sent to Div QM as security protection for QM installations.
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 Bn in defense.
HQCO1BN Nutha, Germany Co in defense.
A Nutha, Germany No changes
B Trebnitz, Germany Company on line of defense in Trebnitz, Germany RD9483. Weather war and clear. 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 Bn still in defensive position.
HQCO2BN Walternienburg, Germany Co still in defensive position. AT guns in position. Co spent day in care and cleaning of weapons and equipment.
E Walternienburg, Germany Company still in reserve and subject to move to take up other positions. Morale Excellent.
F Walternienburg, Germany Co still in defensive position.
G Walternienburg, Germany No changes
H Walternienburg, Germany 19 Apr 45 - Co in Defensive Positions. No Enemy Action.
HQ3BN Güterglück, Germany1 Unit in defensive positions
HQCO3BN Güterglück, Germany1 Co in defensive position
I Güterglück, Germany1 Company in defensive positions near Gutergluck, Germany
K Güterglück, Germany1 Company remained on outpost duty throughout the town
L Güterglück, Germany1 Company insame location in defense. Morale of troops high
M Güterglück, Germany1 No changes
SERCO Barby, Germany No changes
ATCO Walternienburg, Germany No changes
CANCO Walternienburg, Germany No changes
MEDDET Walternienburg, Germany1 No changes
330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Walternienburg, Germany CP moved fr Wernigerode Germany rD1064 to Walternienburg, Germany rD8882. Regt relvd 329th Inf.
HQCO Walternienburg, Germany Company moved fr Wernigerode Germany rD1064 to Walternienburg, Germany rD8882.
HQ1BN Walternienburg, Germany No changes
HQCO1BN Walternienburg, Germany No changes
A Walternienburg, Germany No changes
B Walternienburg, Germany No changes
C Barby, Germany No changes
D Walternienburg, Germany No changes
HQ2BN 500 yards south-west of Walternienburg, Germany1 Battalion moves into assembly area across Elbe River.
HQCO2BN 500 yards south-west of Walternienburg, Germany1 Company moved by motor convoy from Wernigerode, Germany rD1163 to Walternienburg, Germany rD8882 into assembly area across Elbe River.
E Walternienburg, Germany Company left Wernigerode rD0361 at 1400 and moved via truck to Walternienburg rD8882. Arrived at new location at 1730. Weather good. Morale fair.
F 500 yards south-west of Walternienburg, Germany1 Company moved out from Wernigerode by truck convoy to vicinity of Calbe and crossed Elbe River. Awaiting orders.
G Walternienburg, Germany Moving
H Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 Company made 57 mile motor march.
HQ3BN Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 Moved from Wernigerode, Germany rD0863 to Flotz, Germany
HQCO3BN Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 Moved from Wernigerode, Germany rD0863 to Flotz, Germany
I Walternienburg, Germany Left Wernigerode rD1058 6 Mi's S & made a motor march of 57 miles to present station. Relieved by 8th Armored Division. Digging in. Took 138 PW's.
K Walternienburg, Germany 330 Enemy soldiers surrendered to this Company at 2000, 19 Apr 45. 4 Kilometers South of Wernigerode, Germany. Left Wernigerode, Germany rD0560 at 1400 by motor - Arrived Walternienburg, Germany rD8882 at 1900. Distance covered approximately 50 miles.
L Walternienburg, Germany Moved from Wernigerode Germany rD0863 to Walternienburg, Germany rD8882
M Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 Moved from Wernigerode, Germany rD0863 to Flotz, Germany rD8885
SERCO Werkleitz, Tornitz, Germany1 Company moved from Wernigerode, Germany rD0964 to Werkleitz, Germany rD8477, distance traveled 56 miles.
ATCO Walternienburg, Germany Moved from Wernigerode, Germany rD0963 to Walternienburg, Germany rD8882.
CANCO Walternienburg, Germany Company departed from Wernigerode, Germany rD0864 and arrived at Walternienburg, Germany rD8883. Time traveled 3 hours.
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 occupying defensive position. Improving positions. No enemy activity during night. Hot meals served. Weather clear and warm.
B Badetz, Germany Co remained in same area occupying defensive positions. No activity reported on our sector.
C Badetz, Germany Co moved to present area, Badetz, Germany
D Alt Tochheim, Germany1 No changes
HQ2BN Hohenlepte, Germany Bn occupying defenses East of Elbe River. No enemy activity encountered. Red Cross clubmobile served hot coffee and doughnuts to all personnel. Weather warm and clear. Morale Good.
HQCO2BN Hohenlepte, Germany No changes
E Kämeritz, Germany1 Company left vicinity of Niederlepte, Germany by motor at 1645 19 Apr 45. Travelled to woods in vicinity of Kameritz, Germany. Company dug in. Company digging defensive positions.
F Hohenlepte, Germany Company outposting town of Hohenlepte. Three man patrol sent out last night. Patrol returned. Everything quiet.
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 Routing duties performed. Alternate CP location dug in. More enemy air activity last night and this morning. Weather clear and warm.
I 1100 yards south-west of Kämeritz, Germany1 Moved from Lodderitz accross Albe river back to 3d Bn Area in Regt Defense.
K Badetz, Germany No changes
L Alt Tochheim, Germany1 Co L with a Co of tanks is now in mobile reserve.
M Alt Tochheim, Germany1 Continued German air attacks.
SERCO Breitenhagen, Germany Usual Camp Duties
ATCO Kämeritz, Germany1 No changes
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 Departed from Altenrode, Germany, rD065655 at 1510. Arrived Barby, Germany, rD846824 at 1900. Distance traveled 45 miles. Roads: Fair. Weather: Clear.
HQBTRY Barby, Germany Departed from Altenrode, Germany, rD065655 at 1510. Arrived Barby, Germany, rD846824 at 1900. Distance traveled 45 miles. Weather: Clear. Roads: Fair.
A Barby, Germany Dep Altenrode, Germany, coord rD060568 at 1510. Arrived Barby, Germany, coord rD853816 at 1900. Distance traveled: 45 miles. Roads: Fair. Weather: Clear.
B Barby, Germany Departed Altenrode, Germany, coord rD062659 at 1510. Arrived Barby at 1900. Distance traveled: 45 miles. Roads: Fair. Weather: Clear.
C Barby, Germany Departed Altenrode, Germany, rD064661 at 1510. Arrived Barby, Germany, rD846815 at 1900. Distance traveled 45 mi. Weather: Clear. Roads: Fair.
SERBTRY Barby, Germany Dept Altenrode, Germany, rD030670 at 1510. Arrived Barby, Germany, rD846824 at 1900. Distance traveled 45 Mi. Weather: Clear. Roads: Fair.
MEDDET Barby, Germany Departed from Altenrode, Germany, rD030670 at 1510. Arrived Barby, Germany, rD846824 at 1900. Distance traveled 45 mi. Weather: Clear. Roads: Fair.
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. Howitzers fired 6 rds registration. Weather: Fair. 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: Fair and warm. Morale: Excellent.
A 7/10 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent.
B 1/2 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activity. Weather: Clear. Morale: Excellent.
C 1 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Clear - warm.
SERBTRY Breitenhagen, Germany Usual combat duties. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent.
308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division
Company / Unit Station Record of events
HQ Calbe, Germany Usual field duties. Moving picture 'Mrs Parkington' shown at 1330, and 'Bridge of San Luis Rey' was shown at 1830.
HQDET Calbe, Germany Usual field duties. Moving picture 'Mrs Parkington' shown to DEt at 1330, and 'Bridge of San Luis Rey' shown at 1830. Morale of troops: Excellent.
A Barby, Germany Station in operation, casualties very light.
B Barby, Germany Co closed Sta in Wernigerode, Germany, rD1064 after being relieved by the 8th Armored Clearing Station and moved with the 330th Inf Regt in motor convoy to Barby, Germany at rD8582. Starting time was 1600 arriving at 1900. Distance traveled was 57 miles. The Regt is now joined with the Div along the Elbe river.
C Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 Operated Coll Sta at Gr Rosenburg, Germany, rD8576. A German plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire while attempting to strafe a bridge and crashed about a half mile fr the Co area.
D Calbe, Germany Two movies were shown in the afternoon and evening.
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: Clear. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. 8th and 9th Squads, 3rd Platoon operated ferry on Elbe River, in Barby D-7 Dozer dug in positions. 2nd Platoon layed minefields in sector of 1st Bn, 329th Inf Regt.
B Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 Weather: Fair and warm
C Breitenhagen, Germany Company in support of 331st Inf Regt. Weather: Clear.
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 Left old area in Ilsenberg, rD0366 and arrived new area in Barby, rD8482.
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 Usual maintenance and Ordnance supply duties to division units.