Record of events: Bn atchd Grpmt B. Asgd VIII Corps I Army. Bn firing defensive fires against German counterattack in vicinity of SIERCK in the 90th Inf Div area on our South flank from 0740 to 0753. Fire was effective in halting attack. Weather: Rainy & cold. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None.