Record of events: Btry improved position. Members of Btry were issued cigarettes & candy. Had New Years Day dinner consisting of Turkey & trimmings. La Follette & party went on rcn with Bn billeting party. Howitzers fired 81 rounds harassing fire, 12 rounds on troops, 4 rounds on convoy, and 16 rounds on enemy tanks. Total rounds fired 113. Weather: Cold & fair. Morale: Excellent.