The 83rd Infantry Division on March 09, 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 in same area. Had close order drill. Cleaned weapons practiced river crossing. Red Cross dougnut wagon was in the Co area in the AM. Had picture show in PM. Weather cool cloudy and rain. Three hot meals were served. Morale excellent. |
| H | Neuss, Germany | 3/8/45 Co in Reserve. Conducted Close Order drill and trained with Amphibious Equipment. |
| HQ3BN | Neuss, Germany | Unit in defensive position along Rhine River |
| HQCO3BN | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| I | Neuss, Germany | Company in defense 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 | 2nd Platoon in Company Reserve. 3rd Platoon in Defensive Position. |
| CANCO | Neuss, Germany | Co firing on targets of opportunity. |
| 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 | Usual small unit training, weapons inspections and 2 hour road march. Weather - good. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Usual small unit training, weapons inspections and 2 hour road march. Weather - good. Morale - high. |
| A | Neuss, Germany | Training of squad tactics, road march and patrol duties. Weather cool, morale excellent. |
| B | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Company outposted on Rhine River |
| D | In der Meer, Büderich, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Training schedule and patrolling. Weater - cloudy. Morale - high. |
| HQ2BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Battalion continues in defensive position. Division commander visited Battalion area. |
| HQCO2BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| E | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Local security posted. Lecture on past operations in the morning. Bazooka firing in the afternoon. Weather fair. Morale good. |
| F | Heerdt, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company remained in same position and continued training schedule. Asst Div Comdr in area in AM. |
| G | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Occupied city |
| H | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company having regular training. |
| HQ3BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Outposting along the Rhine River. Morale good - P.X. rations distributed. |
| K | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Company remained in same position. Continued usual Patrolling and Outpost duties. |
| L | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | Continuing out post duties on the Rhine River. |
| M | Niederkassel, Düsseldorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Neuss, Germany | Transportation Plt hauled supplies, maintenance Sect repaired vehicles. RSO issued supplies and rations. |
| 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 | Several men from each platoon attended class on the German Bazooka. The men also fired the weapon and it proved to be very effective. Weather: Good. Morale: Good. |
| HQ1BN | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| A | Neklenbroich, Germany | Company training as per schedule. Showers for men. Movies shown. Hot meals served. Weather cloudy. |
| B | Neklenbroich, Germany | Road blocks and security maintained during the 24 hours. Training was carried on in the field during the day. |
| C | Neklenbroich, Germany | Co continueing training. Men taking showers and getting haircuts. Morale high. Co commended on military courtesy and condition of billets. Weather, cloudy and cold. |
| D | Neklenbroich, Germany | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Neuss, Germany | No changes |
| E | Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | One platoon outposting Erft Canal. Rest of Company following regular training schedule. |
| G | Am Hochofen, Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Neuss, Germany | Co in reserve. |
| HQ3BN | Neusserfurth, Germany | Movies were shown to personel of the Battalion. |
| HQCO3BN | Neusserfurth, Germany | Movies shown at 1730. Weather - Warm and clear. |
| I | Neusserfurth, Germany | Followed training schedule |
| K | Weißenberg, Neuss, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Vaunerfurth, Germany | No changes |
| M | Neusserfurth, Germany | Normal training being carried out. Mortars practiced firing across the Rhine. |
| 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 | Ninth Army photographer took pictures of Easy Btry firing 88s. Bn Comdr visited OP's and Easy Btry. Div Band played a 50 minute concert for Bn personnel. Fired 161 rds 88s harassing fire. Also fired 249 rds 155s on Ack-Ack guns and Railroad yards. Knocked out emplaced enemy gun. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Neuss, Germany | Usual combat duties. Btry attended a band concert. Btry Officers inspected the personal equipment of all EM in the Btry for loot. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Neuss, Germany | 8 EM and 1 Officer fired captured German 88 Guns. Fired 25 rds. Howitzers fired 44 rds harassing fire, 6 rds registration, 16 r ds on enemy OP, 14 rds on personnel and 25 rds on enemy troop train. Total rds fired 105. Weather: Cool and cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Btry in position. Btry fired 46 rounds today. Lt Berciks "88" crews fired today. One "88" was put out of action by a Muzzle Burst. The tube of the gun was shattered. No one was injured. A band concert was held in Bn Area today. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Btry fired on enemy positions. Inspection of trophies conducted. Weather: Warm and bright. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Lüttenglehn, Korstenbroich, Germany1 | 3 trucks transported Div Band to this Bn for concert. 2 Gas NCO's attended class at Div CWS. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Neuss, Germany | Usual medical care given personnel. Division band concert was enjoyed by Detachment. Weather: Partly 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 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 cool. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Gut Dyckhof, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Normal activity. Weather: Fair. 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: Fair, warm. |
| SERBTRY | Büttgen, Kaarst, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Cloudy. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 2/10 mile south-west of Niederdonk, Meerbusch, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Cloudy. 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 who's position remains unchanged along the Rhine River. The Co was provided with hot showers today at a nearby shower point. Morale is good. |
| C | Neuss, Germany | Collection Station in operation at Neuss, Germany. |
| D | Dyck, Germany | No changes |
| 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. Detail from 3rd Platoon clearing road block at SW edge of Neuss. Detail from 2nd Platoon working on ramps construction for amphibious 2 1/2 T Truck. Details from 1st Platoon conducting streams crossing practise with 329th Inf Regt. |
| B | Neuss, Germany | Weather: Overcast |
| C | Kamberg, Neuss, Germany1 | 2nd and 3d Platoon at Vise, Belgium on river crossing instruction. 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 | 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 |