| 309th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| 309. Infanterie-Division | |
| Active | 1 February 1945 – 29 April 1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  Heer (Wehrmacht) |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Heinrich Voigtsberger |
Infantry Division 309, also known as the309th Infantry Division,Infantry Division "Berlin", andInfantry Division "Greater Berlin", was aninfantry division of the GermanWehrmacht duringWorld War II.
Infantry Division "Berlin" was formed on 1 February 1945 inDöberitz as an emergency formation inWehrkreis III. It was assembled from two regiments of the166th Infantry Division, hitherto inoccupied Denmark. While the division received the ordinal number 309, it was usually just referred to as Infantry Division "Berlin" and, from April 1945, as Infantry Division "Greater Berlin".[1] The division's only commander wasHeinrich Voigtsberger, who initially held the rank ofOberst (colonel) and was promoted toGeneralmajor on 1 April 1945.[2]
After service in theKüstrin area, the Infantry Division "Berlin" was destroyed in theHalbe cauldron,[1] around 29 April 1945.[2]
Throughout its entire activity, the Infantry Division "Berlin" was part ofCI Army Corps, which was in turn part of the9th Army underArmy Group Vistula.[1]
The intended strength of Infantry Division "Berlin" at the point of formation was as follows:[1]