The 83rd Infantry Division on March 05, 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 | Büttgen, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Büttgen, Germany1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| 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 | Holzheim, 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 defensive position in Neuss, Germany. Bn CP at WF2690. |
| HQCO1BN | Neuss, Germany | Co in defense in Neuss, Germany |
| A | Neuss, Germany | Company in mobile reserve, Neuss, Germany (WF 2788) 4 March 1945. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Co in defense at Neuss, Germany |
| D | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Neuss, Germany | Co E repelled a light enemy counter attack. Several prisoners taken. |
| HQCO2BN | Neuss, Germany | Co moved fr Holzheim Germany WF2585 to Neuss Germany WF2888. A-T guns in position |
| E | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| F | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| G | Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Neuss, Germany | 4 Mar 45 - Relieved 2nd Bn 331st Inf defending the Erft Canal. Fired 81MM Mortars at positions across Rhine River. |
| HQ3BN | Neuss, Germany | Unit in defensive position along Rhine River |
| HQCO3BN | Neuss, Germany | Co in defensive position |
| I | Neuss, Germany | Company maintained outpost line along Rhine River |
| K | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| L | Neuss, Germany | Company in same location in reserve. All men in buildings. Morale high. |
| M | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| SERCO | Loveling, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Loveling, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Neuss, Germany | Co fire neutralized two MG positions and destroyed two field pieces of the enemy on 3 March 1945. One Officer and one EM awarded Bronze Star Medal. |
| MEDDET | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Neuss, Germany | Regiment continued its watch on the Rhine in defensive position along its banks. |
| HQCO | Neuss, Germany | Regiment continued its watch on the Rhine in defensive position along its banks. |
| HQ1BN | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | The Bn in defense position on the Rhine river watching the Jerries playing on the other side. Church services were also held during the day. Weather - cloudy & cool. Morale - high. |
| A | Neuss, Germany | Co carried on regular armed patrols. |
| B | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Company still holding positions west of Rhine River. |
| C | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Company continued to maintain outposts along Rhine River |
| D | In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Patroling area. Weather - cloudy. Morale - excellent. |
| HQ2BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Battalion continues in defensive position. |
| HQCO2BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company being issued clean clothes. Local security posted. |
| E | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Patrol operating along river. Local security posted. Morale good. |
| F | Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company remained in same position and continued guard & outpost duty. |
| G | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Occupied city |
| H | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company had baths and change of clothes. |
| HQ3BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company remained in same position - Continued Patrolling & Out-post duties on the Rhine River. Resting & preparing for next operation. |
| L | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company continuing out post duties |
| 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 moved by truck approx 2 miles to present location. |
| B | Neklenbroich, Germany | Co moved to Neklenbroich, Germany and billeted in homes. Co set up road blocks and searched all homes in the area. |
| C | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| D | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Neuss, Germany | Bn actively engaged in clearing out civilian property and civilians of weapons and checking proper identification, supervised by Bn S-2. Co F outposting the Erft Canal. Clean Clothes issued to all personnel. Weather Cool and fair. Morale Good. |
| HQCO2BN | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| E | Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | Company indulgded in care and cleaning of weapons, personnel cleanliness and rest. |
| F | Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | Moved from town of Weilsenberg, Germany K 5259-4922 Map of Dusseldorf 1:25000 to town of Hochofen, Germany K 5284-4929 Map of Dusseldorf 1:25000 a distance of 1 1/2 miles to outpost positions on Rhine River. Weather Rain and cold. Morale Excellent. |
| H | Neuss, Germany | Co in reserve. |
| HQ3BN | Neusserfurth, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Neusserfurth, Germany | Movies shown today at 1730. Weather cloudy and cool. |
| I | Neusserfurth, Germany | No changes |
| 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 | 1st Plt dropped fr 1st Bn 2nd Plt dropped fr 2nd Bn 3rd Plt dropped fr 3rd Bn |
| CANCO | Neusserweine, Germany | 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 | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Grefrath, Germany | No changes |
| MEDDET | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Neuss, Germany | Bn Comdr and gun crews examined captured German 88's which they will attempt to fire. If successfull they will be called Easy Btry. CG Div Arty visited CP. Bn fired 221 rds. Some for preparation 99th Div. The rest on enemy pill boxes, harassing fire and counter attacks. Coca-cola ration distributed to all personnel. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Neuss, Germany | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Neuss, Germany | 8 EM and one Officer went forward to fire captured German 88mm Guns. After laying guns and arraging Am rtd to btry. Are expecting to fire captured guns tomorrow. Howitzers fired 8 rds registration 12 rds on enemy gun btrys 27 rds on pillbox 24 rds TOT and 28 rds harassing fire. Total rds fired 99. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Btry in position. Btry fired 29 rounds today on various enemy targets. A gun crew was sent on a German '88' position to fix one of them for firing Truesday. Lt Bercik is in charge. Weather: Cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Btry firing on enemy positions. Coca-Cola received from Bn supply. Weather: Warm and overcast. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Neuss, Germany | Usual combat duties. Usual medical care given personnel. One EM evacuated to hospital. Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in XIX Corps, IX Army Sector. Sector quiet. Usual harassing fires during night of 4-5 March. Bn firing on observed targets across Rhine River during day. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Normal activity. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 4/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Rain and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 7/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 6/10 mile east of Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Position and installation remain the same. Weather: Cold, stormy. |
| SERBTRY | Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy with rain. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. Weather: Cloudy with rain. 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. Casualties light. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Station in same location, outskirts of Neuss, Germany, supporting the 330th Inf Regt who are located along the Rhine River at the present time. We are receiving few patients at the present time. Morale is good. |
| C | Neuss, Germany | 4 Mar 45. Occasional strafing and bombing resulted in the injury of one man (Tec4 Ervin) about 1200. 5 Mar 45 Collection Station in operation at Neuss, Germany. |
| D | Dyck, Germany | Co D operating clearing station at Dyck, Germany, wF1783. |
| 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: Cloudy. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Wright, William R. O-1647009, 1st Lt. Awarded Purple Heart per GO #41, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 28 Feb 45 for wounds received in action on 25 Feb 45. Weather: Overcast. |
| C | Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 | Kuna, Andrew B. 33355697, Tec 5. Awarded Bronze Star for meritorious service per GO #42, Hq 83d Inf Div, dtd 2 March 45. 1st and 3rd platoons working in Neuss (clearing streets). Weather: Cloudy. |
| 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 | Holzbüttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Usual combat duties |
| C | Morgensternsheide, Neuss, 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 |