The 83rd Infantry Division on April 29, 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 | ||
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| 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, Germany | No changes |
| CIC | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| QM | Förderstedt, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Pömmelte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Calbe, Germany | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Walternienburg, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Walternienburg, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| A | Nutha, Germany | No changes |
| B | Trebnitz, Germany | No changes |
| C | Nutha, Germany | Co in a defensive position at Nutha, Germany |
| D | Nutha, Germany | Company supporting Bn in defense of Nutha, Germany |
| HQ2BN | Zerbst, Germany | Attacked town of Zerbst at 1600. No resistance met |
| HQCO2BN | Zerbst, Germany | Company left Walternienburg with rest of Bn. Attacked Zerbst. Very little resistance from the enemy. Several hundred PW's taken. Weather cloudy. Morale good. Three hot meals served today. |
| E | Zerbst, Germany | Company attacked Zerbst, Germany RD9882 at 1800 28 Apr/45. No resistance, about 25 prisoners taken. Morale Excellent. |
| F | Zerbst, Germany | Company advanced on Zerbst, Germany RD 9882 at 1345 28 Apr 45 and entered town with no resistance. Approximately 180 prisoners were taken. Defensive position established at 2100 hrs. |
| G | Zerbst, Germany | Co moved from Walternienburg at 1430 by truck. Co in Bn reserve. Arrived at present location at 1600 and took OP defensive positions at the edge of city. Weather cool. Moral Ex Distance traveled App 5 Mi. |
| H | Zerbst, Germany | 28 Apr 45 - Jumped off in attack on Zerbst at 1600. No Resistance. Several hundred prisoners taken. |
| HQ3BN | Zerbst, Germany | 28 Apr 45 Bn moved from Gutergluck Germany in attack on town of Zerbst. Attack began 1600 and taken by 1810 with no resistance encountered. Many PWs taken. |
| HQCO3BN | Zerbst, Germany | 28 Apr 45 Co moved fr Gutergluck Germany in atk on Zerbst Germany. No resistance encountered |
| I | Zerbst, Germany | Company moved from Gutergluck, Germany RD9283, and occupied Zerbst, Germany , RD9882. |
| K | Güterglück, Germany1 | Co jumped off in the attack at 1600 today, went into the city of Zerbst. Took 2500 prisoners. |
| L | Güterglück, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Zerbst, Germany | Moved in attack of Zerbst, Germany at 1600 hrs meeting only token resistance. Occupation of city completed with very light casualties. |
| SERCO | Barby, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | Walternienburg, Germany | A-T Co. Mines Platoon returned to Co. being reld at shower point by MP Plat |
| 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 | Company had church services today. |
| HQ1BN | Walternienburg, Germany | 1st Bn in support of the 329th Inf, was relieved during the day & went into Div reserve. Weather - cool. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Walternienburg, Germany | 1st Bn in support of the 329th Inf, was relieved during the day & went into Div reserve. Weather - cool. Morale - high. |
| A | Walternienburg, Germany | Left woods near Walternienburg 281845 moved by truck to Gutergluck. Moved back to Walternienburg 1615 today. Alerted for another move. |
| B | Walternienburg, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Company in reserve |
| D | Güterglück, Germany1 | Company moved from Tochheim to Gutergluck 28 Apr 45. Alerted for move. Weather - fair. Morale - high |
| HQ2BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Battalion continues as holding force. |
| HQCO2BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Men in Company attended church services. |
| E | 1/2 mile north-west of Gödnitz, Germany1 | Security posted. Church services held. Weather good. Morale good. |
| F | 1 mile north-west of Gödnitz, Germany1 | Company remained in same position. Kitchen and Supply personnel moved up with company. Morale high. |
| G | 3/4 mile north-east of Barby, Germany1 | Securing railroad bridge |
| H | Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | Flötz, Gödnitz, Germany1 | Still in reserve. 1st Platoon still on line. Expecting PX rations. Played softball game - CP 7 3rd Platoon 9. Game scheduled with the medics the 30th. |
| K | Gehöft Molk, Güterglück, Germany1 | Company remained in same position maintaining defensive role. Night Patrol reports no enemy activity in vicinity. 56 PW's taken. Church Services held. |
| L | Gehrden, Germany | Continuing to do out-post duties. Captured 40 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 | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | 6 EM granted passes to attend concert given by the great violinist Jascha Heifetz. Weather: clear and cool. Morale: high. |
| HQ1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Badetz, Germany | Company attended Religius Services during day. Attended show. Quartering party sent out. Hot meals served. Weather clear and cool. |
| B | Steckby Forest, Germany | Co remained in same defensive positions. Men went to church services, movies and a concert. Sector: quiet. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-east of Badetz, Germany1 | 18 Apr 45 at dawn an estimated Bn of the enemy began than unsuccesful 12 hr counterattack against our co. front which was holding the right flank of the 83d bridgehead. At 0430 outpost pltn was hit and surrounded by enemy, estimated to be a company. At 0445 enemy hit left flank heavily, shorty after that, the right flank was hit by the enemy infantry in waves. 0500 on orders, the outpost pltn withdrew along previously determined route after it had brought flanking fire to bear on the attacking forces and had accounted for at least 40 of the enemy. The outpost pltn was then used to strengthen the flanks and protect the rear. The unit on our left withdrew and the enemy broke around our right flank. A squad was sent out to clean up behind the right flank and 2 enemy tanks moved north along the amin road on left flank. Patrols were sent out to both flanks and to the rear but where unable to contact anyone except the enemy. We used maximum artillery and mortar fire, our 60's and 81's to help hold off the enemy horde, in the face of overwhelming odds our men showed a most miraculous courage and we stood our ground to the man for the entire 12 hr counter-attack. At 1600 the unit on our left was regaining the ground lost and contact Patrols came up fr units moving to our rear. As evidence of the fight 30 or more Germans dead were strewn along our company front in addition to the 40 or more at the outpost pltn and those killed by artillery fire in the woods to our front; 8 prsioners and 5 wounded were picked up. Our lossed were 8 KIA, 5 MIA and 8 wounded. Both Bn and Regt Cmdrs commended our troops. 19 Apr 45 patrols were sent out to the front to inspect blown bridges and to see if the enemy had withdrawn completely. Positions were improved. In the afternoon Co 'C' 330th took over our positions and we moved to defensive positions around the town of Badetz. |
| D | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Hohenlepte, Germany | Bn sent billeting party for new S1 and S4 CP to Barby. Left operations CP intact. No change in Co's disposition. Weather: cool. Morale: good. |
| HQCO2BN | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| E | Bias, Zerbst, Germany1 | Company moved fr woods in vicinity of Kameritz aboard 5 tanks at 1700 28 Apr 45 Moved to town of Bias. Company moved out in attack took town of Pakenoork. No resistance 75 prisoners capture. Company then moved back to town of Bias and 1 platoon and HMG Section moved to town of Leps. Company outposting two towns. Awaiting further orders. |
| F | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| G | Hohenlepte, Germany | No changes |
| H | Hohenlepte, Germany | Company in defense. One sec 81 MM Mortar attchd to company 'E' at 1600 28 Apr 45 to support Co 'E' in attack on Pakendorf and Jutrichau, both towns were taken and secured by 1830. |
| HQ3BN | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Church services held. Weather warm and clear. |
| I | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Checking on hauling and feeding evacuees. |
| K | Badetz, Germany | No changes |
| L | Walternienburg, Germany | 29 Apr 45 Co moved out with CCR last night to take over positions vacated by troops that jumped off into attack on Zerbst and to hold there as reserves. |
| M | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Breitenhagen, Germany | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | Kämeritz, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Alt Tochheim, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Groß Rosenburg, 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 south of Tarthun, Germany1 | Btry left position at 0915 and mtr marched 22 miles to present position. Lt Bradford and 25 EM are billeted at Unseburg, Germany for police detail. Lt Rosenthal and 25 EM are billeted at Nunsleben, Germany for police detail. Capt Runk, Lt Baber, Lt LaFollette and 35 EM are billeted in Tarthon, Germany for police detail. 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: Partly cloudy; cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 7/10 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Btry in position no firing. Weather: Cloudy 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: Clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Poleymühle, Walternienburg, Germany1 | Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Clear - cool. |
| SERBTRY | Breitenhagen, Germany | Hauling supplies. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Calbe, Germany | Protestant and Catholic services were held today. Usual field duties |
| HQDET | Calbe, Germany | Usual field duties. Protestant and Catholic services were held today. |
| A | Barby, Germany | 2nd and 3rd Bn's 329th Inf attacked at 1600 28 Apr 45 for the purpose of taking the town of Zerbst. The town was occupied last night at about 1730 with no opposition. There were some casualties from Booby Traps. |
| B | Barby, Germany | Co operating from same location in Barby, Germany, rD8582 supporting the 330th Inf Regt who are continuing to hold a defensive position in the 83d Division bridgehead area. Protestant and Catholic Church Services were held for the Command today. The Co softball team engaged 'D' Company in a nine inning game today losing to them in a score of 6 to 5. Morale is good. |
| C | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Coll Sta in operation at Gr. Rosenburg, Germany. |
| D | Calbe, Germany | Co D played Co B this Bn at softball at 1330. Co D scored 6 runs, Co B scored 5 runs. |
| 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: Cloudy. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. 1st and 2nd Platoons removed defensive minefields in area beteen Toppel rD9485 and Niederlepte rD9582. |
| B | Groß Rosenburg, Germany1 | Weather: Cold and cloudy |
| C | Breitenhagen, Germany | Company in support of 331st Inf Regt. Weather: Cloudy. |
| 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 | Usual combat duties |
| D | Königsaue, Germany1 | Left old area in Ronney, rD8782 and arrived new area in Konigsaue, rD5264. |
| MEDDET | Calbe, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Förderstedt, Germany | No changes |