Database 83rd Infantry Division

The 83rd Infantry Division on March 11, 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 Cpl Newton R. Rogers 33337307 awarded the Purple Heart per GO #48 Hq 83rd Inf Div dtd 10 March 1945.
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 No changes
HQCO1BN Neuss, Germany No changes
A Neuss, Germany No changes
B Neuss, Germany Company on line in Neuss, Germany
C Neuss, Germany Co in defense at Neuss, Germany
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 remained in same area had close and extended order drill. Had problem on attack of a fortified enemy position moving picture was shown in the evening. Three hot meals were served weather cool cloudy and rain. Morale excellent.
H Neuss, Germany 10 March 45 - Had Close Order Drill. also Practice with German Weapons.
HQ3BN Neuss, Germany Unit in defensive position along Rhine River. I and K Co's reld by L Co on line.
HQCO3BN Neuss, Germany No changes
I Neuss, Germany Company relieved by Co L 329th Inf from river outposts
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 Co firing of WP on 9 March 1945 set fire to a train of enemy vehicles.
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 Religious services held.
HQ1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 All men attended church services, and participated in athletic events during the day. Weather - cool. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 All men attended church services, and participated in athletic events during the day. Weather - cool. Morale - high.
A Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Rest. Weather - cool, rain. Morale - excellent.
B Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
C Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 Company maintaining outposts on Rhine River. Followed training schedule. Attended church services
D In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 No changes
HQ2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Battalion continues in defensive position. Church services held for Battalion.
HQCO2BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Church services held for company.
E Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Local security posted. Church services held. Weather fair. Morale good.
F Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company remained in same position and rested. Church services for all in AM & movie in PM.
G Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Occupied city
H Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company had a good attendance for church services.
HQ3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
HQCO3BN Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 No changes
I Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Continuing to outpost Rhine River - The name of one EM was requested for a pass to the United Kingdom.
L Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 Company in static position, continuing out post duties on the Rhine River. One man received a pass for Paris.
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 alerted to move to new area. Night proble. Hot meals served. Weather cloudy.
B Neklenbroich, Germany Co went on night problem last night. Church services held today for the Co.
C Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
D Neklenbroich, Germany No changes
HQ2BN Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No training today. Showers for personnel and church services for all demoninations held in Co H Area. Weather overcast and cool. Morale Good.
HQCO2BN Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
E Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
F Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 One Platoon outposting Erft Canal. Motorized patrol maintaining contact with unit on right flank. Harrassing fire against enemy by mortar section at night. Security furnished by rifle platoon.
G Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 No changes
H Neuss, Germany Co in reserve.
HQ3BN Neusserfurth, Germany Church services held this morning. Movies shown to all personel this afternoon.
HQCO3BN Neusserfurth, Germany Church serices held today. Movies shown at 1300.
I Neusserfurth, Germany Usual Sunday schedule.
K Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany1 5-11 Mar 45. Weissenberg. Company in billits. Following regular training schedule. Firing of weapons to include German weapons. Weather: rain. Men in Excellent Spirits.
L Vaunerfurth, Germany Co saw a movie today.
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, 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 Bn Comdr visited Airfield. Bn fired 9 rds 155's and 213 rds of 88's all harassing fire. Two Coca Colas were issued to each member of Bn personnel. Four Officers and 1 EM of the 89th TAC visited the Bn. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY Neuss, Germany Usual combat duties. Btry was visited by 5 members of the AAF and were shown around the battalion area by Capt Steward. Each member of the Btry was issued 2 bottles of coca-cola. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent.
A Neuss, Germany 8 EM and 1 Officer fired 75 rds fr captured 88m guns. Catholic & Protestant services were held for Btry personnel. Howitzers fired 6 rds registration. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
B Neuss, Germany Btry in position. Btry has established A New OP at Grimlinghausdorf, Germany. It is being manned by Lt Patterson, Sgt Frk and Pfc Smith. Lt Berciks "88" crews fired 213 rounds on enemy targets. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
C Neuss, Germany Btry fired on enemy positions. Group from the 29 TAC visited the Btry area. Articles of War read to Btry personnel. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 Usual combat duties. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET Neuss, Germany Usual medical care given Bn personnel. 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 factories in Dusseldorf. Usual harassing fires during night of 10-11 March. 50 rds of propaganda shell fired into city of Dusseldorf for Psychological Warfare Service. Weather: Cloudy, light showers in early morning. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany1 Normal activity. Weather: Partly cloudy, cold. 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 firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cloudy & cool. Morale: Excellent.
C 3/10 mile north-east of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cloudy with showers.
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 No changes
HQDET Dyck, Germany No changes
A Neuss, Germany Station in operation. No casualties.
B Neuss, Germany Co at same location outskirts of Neuss, Germany, supporting the 330th Inf Regt who's tactical situation remains the same. Church services were held for the Co today by Chaplain Pinkney. William Mallett left today on a three day pass to Paris. The Co attended movies this evening shown at the Clearing Station. Morale is good.
C Neuss, Germany Collection Station in operation at Neuss, Germany.
D Dyck, Germany Co D operating clearing station at Dyck, Germany, wF1783. Special Services provided Co with movie.
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 2nd and 3rd Platoon left for Vise, Belgium to practise stream crossing operations on Meuse River. Detail from 1st Platoon constructing ramps for 2 1/2 Ton Ampibious Trks.
B Neuss, Germany Weather: Overcast
C Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 3d Platoon building tank ferry (practice training). Weather: Cloudy. Robinette, John, T, 33015744, S/Sgt. Awarded Bronze Star Medal per GO #47, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 8 Mar 45.
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 Usual maintenance and Ordnance supply duties to division and attached units.