The 83rd Infantry Division on December 14, 1944
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.
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| 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 mile south of Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| SPTRPSHQ | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Medical Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| BAND | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| MP | Mausbach, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| QM | Aachen, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | 2 1/4 miles north-north-west of Gey, Germany | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicht, Stolberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | 100 yards south of Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Co in attack. |
| D | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Company in attack |
| HQ2BN | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Bn still advancing in the attack. |
| HQCO2BN | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | Co still in the attack. |
| E | Lendersdorf, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | 1/2 mile west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | 2 miles south-west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | 2 miles south-west of Gürzenich, Düren, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| K | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | Hof Hardt, Hürtgenwald, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | 3 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| ATCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| CANCO | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Co firing missions in support of 1st and 2nd Bns of 329th Infantry |
| MEDDET | 2 miles east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 2 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn holding high ground while the tanks move in. The enemy is fighting hard for the Roer river but we think they are lost. Enemy shelling is heavy. The men are getting hot chow, plenty of smokes & dry socks. Weather - good. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Großhau, Germany1 | 1st Bn holding high ground while the tanks move in. The enemy is fighting hard for the Roer river but we think they are lost. Enemy shelling is heavy. The men are getting hot chow, smokes & dry socks. Weather - good. Morale - good. |
| A | Schafberg, Germany | Company on line |
| B | Schafberg, Germany | Company on line. Weather cold. Morale high. |
| C | Straß, Germany1 | Company on line under heavy arty fire. |
| D | Großhau, Germany1 | Company in defensive positions. Weather rainy, morale high |
| HQ2BN | 1/2 mile south of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | 1/2 mile south of Gey, Germany1 | Company moved to old Battalion CP. |
| E | 1/4 mile west of Schafberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| F | 1 mile south of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 1/2 mile north-west of Schafberg, Germany1 | No changes |
| H | 1 mile west of Großhau, Germany1 | Company still supporting battalion in the attack. |
| HQ3BN | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| I | 500 yards north-west of Großhau, Germany1 | Engaged in re-organization of the company. |
| K | Straß, Germany1 | No changes |
| L | 1/2 mile east of Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| M | Großhau, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Gressenich, Germany | No changes |
| ATCO | 2 miles west of Großhau, Germany1 | Situation about the same, have had clear weather the past two days. Men wondering why the Air Corps hasn't been active. |
| CANCO | 1 1/2 mile north-west of Großhau, Germany1 | The company fired harrassing fire all night at the enemy. |
| MEDDET | Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3 miles north-west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO | 3 miles north-west of Gey, Germany1 | Company left old CP 0900 by motor convoy and arr at new bivouac area 0945. CP located in woods 3 mi. N.W. Gey, Germany |
| HQ1BN | 3 kilometers south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | 3 kilometer south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | 1/3 mile west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| B | Gey, Germany | Co attacked town of Gey, Germany from the south and preceeded by tanks. Town was taken and mopped up by 1500. Shelling was heavy throughout the engagement. 111 prisoners were taken not counting various wonded Germans. Co B has once again achieved its objective after prevous attacks by other units that were not successful. |
| C | Gey, Germany | Company attacked enemy 13 Dec 44, approx 1600; reached its objective and dug in. Casualties were not too heavy. Enemy shelled area consistantly, causing few casualties. Weather: Clear, cold. |
| D | 2 1/2 miles east of Gressenich, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | 800 yards west of Gey, Germany1 | Closed out old CP at 1630 and opened new CP 800 yds West of Gey, Germany at 1655. Movement via motor 3/4 miles. Battalion committed to attack the highground East of Gey, Germany. F Co spearheaded the thrust with Co G to capture right flank of objective north of Horm. Co E in reserve moved into Gey, Germany at 1600. Weather Clear and cold. |
| HQCO2BN | 800 yards west of Gey, Germany1 | Co moved via Motor at 1630 arrived 800 yds West of Gey, Germany at 1655. Moved into attack. Weather: Clear and Cold. |
| E | Gey, Germany | No changes |
| F | 1500 yards west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| G | 2000 yards west of Center Gey, Germany1 | G Company supported right flank of regiment as of 13 Dec 1944. |
| H | 1 Mile West of Gey, Germany | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| I | 2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | Defending Section of Gey. |
| K | Gey, Germany1 | 12 Dec 44: Co Moved into Gey in the morning. Plat moved into bldgs the night of 12 Dec 44. Two Plts attacked North part of town. 3rd Plt reached objective. Captured 26 prisoners. Casualties Light. 13 Dec 44: Spent day in patrols. 14 Dec 44: 1st Plt with attachments moved into norther part of town. Weather Fair. Cold. Men in good spirits. |
| L | Near Gey, Germany | No changes |
| M | 2 1/2 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Süssendell, Germany1 | Usual Camp Duties. |
| ATCO | 1 1/2 mile east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Mine plt was called out at 2000, 13 Dec 44 to remove enemy mine fields from roads leading from East and South East end of the town of Gey, Germany. Area shelled heavily by enemy artillery. Mission completed 0400 14 Dec 44. 2nd plt still in position on roads leading from Grodham to Gey. Enemy planes very active in this area. Weather: Fair, Morale: High. Terrain wet and muddy. |
| CANCO | 3 kilometers west of Gey, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | 2 miles south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn fired registration. Fired TOT on strong points, enemy guns, enemy CP and counter attack. Also fired harassing fire on enemy troops and installations. Received Air alert at 1100. Bn Commander visited 322nd FA Bn and Div Arty, while enroute observed enemy plane flying very low, just clearing tree tops near the road. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Major Bottom and Lt Gruber went out looking for bathing facilities for Bn personnel. Bn Commander went on rcn. Crews are still improving roads in the area. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Catholic chaplain visited Btry & heard confessions and served Holy Communion. PX rations were sold to men; rations consisted of Candy, Chewing Tobacco, writing paper & envelope. 783rd Ord inspected & done minor repairs on Howitzers. Coal was delivered to Btry by Sv Btry. All gas masks and carabines were inspected by Captain Bunno. Dud 75mm shell was removed from near Howitzer section by 1st Sgt Hoolan to an out of way area so as not to hinder movements of Howitzer section crews. Howitzers fired on enemy strong points and cross roads also fired harassing fire. Btry fired 104 rounds. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry fired 119 rounds today on enemy Guns, Counterattacks, strongpoints. Lt Dorshow and crew to Btry at 2000, they were out as FOs with our units. Lt Dorshow was hit by enemy Machine Gun Bullet on the right eye brow. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry fired preparation for assault and also on enemy tank assembly area, mortor positions, truck convoy and counterattack. Effect of firing unknown. Harassing fire is being fired on enemy positions. No. 3 gun was called out of action at approximately 1400, due to melfunction of obturator spindle. New part was secured from ordnance and gun was repaired by btry arty mechanic. Gun was called back into action at about 1730. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile north-east of Zweifall, Germany1 | Ammo section drew and delivered ammo to Btrys. Ration section drew and delivered rations to Btrys. Btry was alerted for air raid at 1105. No air craft was sighted. Bn shop spent day on heavy maintenance. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 1 mile south of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | One enemy plane dived low over Btry position. No strafing reported. Normal medical care given to Bn personnel. Weather fair. Morale excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Bn reinforced by 324th FA Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in VII Corps, I Army Sector. Supported Inf advance to approx 2000 yards beyond Gey, Germany, in a NE direction toward Div objective, the High Hills SW of Duren, Germany. Inf making alow and steady progress toward objective. No enemy air activity over sector. No enemy counter-battery fire in area during period. Bn and reinforcing unit cont'd harassing fire during night on enemy troops and installations. Weather: Clear and cold. Heavy frost during night. Health of Command: Good. Troops improving log shelters by use of pine boughs. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | No activity. Weather: Fair and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/4 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry firing on enemy installations. Weather: clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 2 1/2 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Cloudy & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Clear & cold. |
| SERBTRY | 1 mile south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 3 miles south-east of Schevenhütte, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Vicinity of Aachen, Germany | No changes |