The 83rd Infantry Division on March 10, 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	S/Sgt Henry A. Yelk, 33337810 awarded the Croix de Guerre per Decision No. 338 Provisional Govt of the Republic of France. Dated 25 Jan 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	Bn in defense.
HQCO1BN	Neuss, Germany	Co in defense.
A	Neuss, Germany	No changes
B	Neuss, Germany	Company on line in Neuss, Germany
C	Neuss, Germany	No changes
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	No changes
H	Neuss, Germany	9 March 45 - Co in Reserve. Conducted Close Order Drill and Road March
HQ3BN	Neuss, Germany	Unit in defensive position along Rhine River
HQCO3BN	Neuss, Germany	No changes
I	Neuss, Germany	Company on outposts along Rhine River
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	Small unit training & weapons inspection. A 2 hour march was taken by all. The enemy dropped 4 shells in at te CP. Weather - light rain. Morale - high.
HQCO1BN	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Small unit training & weapons inspection. A 2 hour march was taken by all. The enemy dropped 4 shells in at te CP. Weather - light rain. Morale - high.
A	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Moved to new location 1430. Distance 400 yards. Harassed by enemy artillery. Usual patrol duty. Weather cool. Rain. Morale excellent.
B	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	No changes
C	Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Company outposting Rhine River. Following training schedule
D	In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Training schedule, orientation and patrolling. Weather - rainy. Morale - excellent.
HQ2BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Battalion continues in defensive position.
HQCO2BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
E	Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Local security posted. Road march in AM. Training in message writing in PM.
F	Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company remained in same position and continued training schedule. Ocassional enemy shellbursts in area.
G	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Occupied city
H	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Company went on five mile hike
HQ3BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
HQCO3BN	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
I	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	Continuing to outpost our sector of Rhine River - One officer and 5 EM went back to the rest center this morning.
L	Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany¹	No changes
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	Company area inspected by Regimental Executive Officer and found to be in a satisfactory condition. Weather: cloudy and cool.
HQ1BN	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
HQCO1BN	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
A	Neklenbroich, Germany	Company training as per schedule. Showers for men who have not had them as yet. Few enemy shells during night, near on outpost. Hot meals served.
B	Neklenbroich, Germany	All road blocks maintained and training carried on as scheduled.
C	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
D	Neklenbroich, Germany	No changes
HQ2BN	Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	Bn CP and Bn Hq Co moved via motor 2 miles to Heerdt, Germany. Closed out old CP at 1445 and opened new CP 1505. Weather Cool and overcast. Morale Good.
HQCO2BN	Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	Co moved with Bn CP to vicinity of Heerdt, Germany via motor. Distance 2 miles. Closed out at 1400 and closed in at 1425. Weather cool and overcast. Morale Good.
E	Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	Company billeted in houses in town of Heerdt following training schedule and maintaining outposts.
F	Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	One Platoon outposting Erft Canal. Remainder of company following regular training schedule.
G	Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany¹	No changes
H	Neuss, Germany	Co in reserve.
HQ3BN	Neusserfurth, Germany	No changes
HQCO3BN	Neusserfurth, Germany	Training schedule carried out.
I	Neusserfurth, Germany	Followed training schedule
K	Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany¹	No changes
L	Vaunerfurth, Germany	No changes
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	Pfc Locke and Pvt Piscitelli awarded Purple Heart
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 visits Airstrip and Service Battery. Showers were available to all in personnel. Bn fired 140 rds of 155's and 278 rds of 88's on various targets, a train unloading SS troops and also knocked out two 88's. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
HQBTRY	Neuss, Germany	Usual Combat Duties. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent.
A	Neuss, Germany	8 EM and 1 Officer fired 90 rds from captured 88's on German installations. 155 Howitzers fired 28 rds harassing fire, 5 rds registration and 20 rds on enemy gun btry. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent.
B	Neuss, Germany	Btry in position. Lt Bercik's "88" crews fired 278 rds. Showers were available to all men. Weather: Warm with showers. Morale: Excellent.
C	Neuss, Germany	Btry fired on enemy positions. Showers were available to Btry personnel. Venison steaks served at supper. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent.
SERBTRY	Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany¹	Btry spent day cleaning street and Btry area. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent.
MEDDET	Neuss, Germany	Usual Combat Duties. Medical care given battalion personnel. Articles of War read to Detachment. Weather: Cloudy. 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 support of 330th Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army sector. Sector quiet. Firing during period consisted of firing on factory buildings in Dusseldorf, Germany occupied by enemy troops. Weather: Cloudy and light rain. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.
HQBTRY	Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany¹	Normal activity. Weather: Cloudy, scattered showers. 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. Three rounds of Enemy counter Btry fire at 1525. No casualties. 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: Fair & warm.
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. Tactical situation unchanged.
B	Neuss, Germany	Co at same location outskirts of Neuss, Germany, supporting the 330th Inf Regt and their position the same along the Rhine River. Few patients are being received at this time. 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. The 83d INf Div Band entertained the Co at 1900 with swing tunes, marches and hill billy music.

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: Rain. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt.
B	Neuss, Germany	2 platoons having assault boating in Belgium.
C	Kamberg, Neuss, Germany¹	2nd and 3d Platoon river crossing training at Vise, Belgium, 1st Platoon repairing road at Division. Weather: Cloudy and rain.
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