The 83rd Infantry Division on April 27, 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.
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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 | Pömmelte, Germany1 | Troop contd mission in maintaining OP's. ARC mobile do-nut wagon visited Troop fr 0900 to 1200. Personnel in combat platoons shuttled to and fr OP's for this occassion. |
| 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, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Walternienburg, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| A | Nutha, Germany | Company in defensive position at Nutha, Germany RD 9382. |
| B | Trebnitz, Germany | Co on line of defense in Trebnitz, Germany RD9483. Weather clear and warm. Morale - 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 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Walternienburg, Germany | Co still in defensive position. EM attending USO shows and movies daily. Three hot meals served. Weather clear and warm. Morale excellent. |
| E | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| F | Walternienburg, Germany | Company in reserve with two outposts. |
| G | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| H | Walternienburg, Germany | 26 Apr 45 - In Defensive Position. No Enemy Action. Had USO Show |
| HQ3BN | Güterglück, Germany1 | Unit in defensive positions. Div Comdr presented awards to various personnel awarded of Bn at 1400 in Gutergluck |
| HQCO3BN | Güterglück, Germany1 | Co in defensive positions |
| I | Güterglück, Germany1 | Company relieved from defensive positions near Gutergluck, Germany by Co. K, 329th Inf. |
| K | Güterglück, Germany1 | Co remained on outpost duty today. Patroll was sent into Miritz, Germany but no enemy was contacted while there |
| L | Güterglück, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Güterglück, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| CANCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | The Bn in defense position east of the Elbe river. No enemy action reported. The Bn was entertained with a movie during the day. Weather - light rain. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | The Bn in defense position east of the Elbe river. No enemy action reported. The Bn was entertained with a movie during the day. Weather - light rain. Morale - high. |
| A | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| B | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 4 miles south-west of Badetz, Germany1 | Co occupying defensive positions |
| D | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | Defensive positions & company training with mortar and bazooka. Weather - fair. Morale excellent. |
| HQ2BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Battalion continues as holding force. |
| HQCO2BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| E | 1/2 mile north-west of Gödnitz, Germany1 | Security posted. Weather good. Morale good. |
| F | 1 mile north-west of Gödnitz, Germany1 | Company remained in same position and kept outposts and guards out. GI show in PM and showers in AM. Morale Good. |
| G | 3/4 mile north-east of Barby, Germany1 | Securing railroad bridge |
| H | Gödnitz, Germany1 | Company attended movies |
| HQ3BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Participated in guard of the prisoners taken by 3rd Bn last night. 1st Platoon captured five (5) prisoners. Had a ball game today. |
| K | Gehöft Molk, Güterglück, Germany1 | An entire regiment of 997 men surrendered without a fight to this Co - 28 additional PW's taken ... No patrols. |
| L | Gehrden, Germany | Continuing to do out-post duties. Captured 8 prisoners |
| M | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Werkleitz, Tornitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| CANCO | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| 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 began training schedule. Men attended USO show. Hot meals served. Weather partly cloudy and cool. |
| B | Steckby Forest, Germany | Men went for showers and to a movies. A training schedule was carried on by the Co. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-east of Badetz, Germany1 | 12 Apr 45 Co again moved into town across open fields using marching fire and supported by TD fire. 35 prisoners were taken without any casualties of our own. Reorganized and moved out on the TD's over little used trails to the town of Ditfurt where hot chow was served and where we met some 160 Americans who had been German prisoners for about 6 mos. Gave them cigarettes and food. Just after dark, Co. moved to Hederalslben where roadblocks were set up for the night. 13 Apr 45, moved to field 2000 yds west of Calbe where we spent the day waiting to cross Elbe. Moved to billets in Brumby for the night. 14 Apr 45 Crossed the Elbe River to Walternienburg; worked southeast clearing woods and road towards Kameritz; cleared a strong point at Poleymuhle by killing four and capturing 28, including 3 litter cases and several walking wounded. While clearing the woods and road, the CO, Capt Patrick F Murphy, was hit in the stomach by sniper fire. Two plt lds were also evacuated. Pltn Sgt, took over the platoons and the Exec. Officer, Lt Walter H. Edwards, immediately took command in the midst of the fight. Co. set up a defense along woods facing Kameritz, digging in for the night. 15 Apr 45 Gave supporting fire of MG, TD's and riflemen to attack on Kameritz fr south. Then while direct fire of an 88 gun cleared rest of road to Kameritz, by capturing about 30 prisoners and silencing auto weapons fire. Moved into Kameritz, set up a defense of the town and dug in for the night. |
| D | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Hohenlepte, Germany | Movies, USO shows for Bn personnel in Div rear area. Weather warm and cloudy. Morale Good. |
| HQCO2BN | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| E | Kämeritz, Germany1 | Company followed training schedule. 60 men from company attending movie and USO show. |
| F | Hohenlepte, Germany | Part of the co occupying defensive positions on right flank outside town of Hohenlepte. Remainder of co attended USO show and took showers. Movies were shown to Off and EM. Reinforcements fired German Weapons. |
| G | Hohenlepte, Germany | 20 man combat patrol to town of Zerbst. Captured 4 prisoners wounded 4. |
| H | Hohenlepte, Germany | Company in defense. No change in situation. Regtl inspection team inspected 10% of Co. Vehicles at 1300 hours. |
| HQ3BN | 1 mile south of Kämeritz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 1 mile south of Kämeritz, Germany1 | Movies shown at 1400. Weather-cloudy and warm. |
| I | Steckby, Germany | Took the town of Steutz took 85 prisoners hold the town of Kermen, Leps, Bias, Steutz and Steckby. |
| K | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | 27 Apr 45: 1st Platoon attacked and took the towns of Kerman and Leps. 35 prisoners taken. No casualties. Weather - Cloudy and Warm. Men in good spirits. |
| L | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| M | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| 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 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| A | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| B | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| C | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| 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. Btry personnel went for showers in Barby, Germany. Howitzers fired 4 rds registration and 6 rds harassing fire. Weather: Cloudy with rain. 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: Partly cloudy; cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 7/10 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Rain and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Btry in position of readiness. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activity. Weather: Rainy. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Rain - cloudy. |
| SERBTRY | Breitenhagen, Germany | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with showers. Mo… |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Calbe, Germany | Usual field duties |
| HQDET | Calbe, Germany | Usual field duties |
| A | Barby, Germany | Station in operation, no casualties. Tactical situation unchanged. |
| B | Barby, Germany | Co operating from same location in Barby, Germany, rD8582 supporting the 330th Inf Regt whose tactical position remains the same. About 800 of the enemy were taken prisoner by the Regt in a mass surrender early this morning. |
| C | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Co delousing today, treated 1700 civilians in Barby. |
| D | Calbe, Germany | Sp Serv provided movie for Co 1400. Co played 234th Combat Engrs Soft ball at Calbe, Germany. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Calbe, Germany | Usual Staff Duties. Weather: Cloudy. |
| HQSVCO | Calbe, Germany | Usual Camp Duties. Weather: Cloudy. |
| A | Barby, Germany | Weather: Rain. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. Care and maintenance of equipment. D-7 Dozer repaired two miles of road on bridgehead. |
| B | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Weather: Cloudy with intermittent showers |
| C | Breitenhagen, Germany | Company in support of 331st Inf Regt. Weather: Cloudy. |
| MEDDET | Calbe, Germany | Usual Detachment Duties. Weather: Cloudy. |
| 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 | Usual combat duties |
| 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 | No changes |