Record of events: Bn reinforced by 951st FA Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in VII Corps, I Army Sector. Supported Inf made slow and steady progress throughout day. Bn displaced from positions vicinity of Schevenhutte, Germany by echelon at 0630 hours. Arrived in new position area 2 miles SW of Birgel, Germany at 1510 hours. Hq Btry and Med Det in position 1.5 miles SW of Birgel, Germany. Btry A in position 1.5 miles SW of Birgel, Germany. Btry B in position 1.5 miles SW of Birgel, Germany. Btry C in position 1.4 miles W of Birgel, Germany. Serv Btry in position 2 miles E of Schevenhutte, Germany. Roads: 6 miles fair improved and maintained by US Engrs. 1 Mile poor very muddy newly constructed road. Distance traveled 7 Mi. Weather: Cloudy, cold. Health of Command: Good. Personnel constructing log huts for shelter and protection from shrapnel. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: S/Sgt Byron O Kruse, 18033859, Hq Btry KIA, Cpl William E Donahue, 11114614, Hq Btry, SWA, Tec 5 Ralph V. Starky, 35591074, Hq Btry, SWA, PFC Albert F Luman, 35671320, Hq Btry, SWA, PFC William H. Worgen, 33377828, Btry A, SWA