The 83rd Infantry Division on October 06, 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 | Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO | City of Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | 1/4 mile north-east of Hesperange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQBTRY | 1/4 mile north-east of Hesperange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ARTYMEDDET | 1/4 mi north-east of Hesperange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| BAND | City of Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Fair and Cool. |
| MP | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| QM | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Consdorf, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Betzdorf, Luxembourg1 | Bn defending Moselle River. Cos B & C on line. Co A in reserve. Co C occupyting town of Gravenmacher, Luxembourg. Bn CP at Betzdorf, Luxemburg. |
| HQCO1BN | Betzdorf, Luxembourg1 | Co in defense. |
| A | Near Grevenmacher, Luxembourg1 | Company in Bn Reserve |
| B | Niederdonven, Luxembourg1 | On line in Niederdonven, Luxemburg |
| C | Grevenmacher, Luxembourg1 | Company attacked Grevenmacher, Luxemburg along German border. Captured and occupied the town at 0130. Co CP 1 mi W of Grevenmacher, Luxembourg. |
| D | Betzdorf, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Bn still in defensive position. Civilians evacuating Dickweiller. |
| HQCO2BN | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co still in defensive position. Civilians evacuating Dickwaller. |
| E | Lellig, Luxembourg | Company still patrolling on the Moselle river enemy troops can be seen accross the river. No action on this side except some shelling during the night. Morale: Excellent. |
| F | Mompach, Luxembourg1 | Co still in defensive position along the Saar River and conducting patrolling |
| G | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co in BN reserve near Herborn |
| H | Herborn, Luxembourg1 | Co in Defensive Position |
| HQ3BN | Eschweiler, Luxembourg | On defensive position in Regtl Reserve in vicinity of Eschweiler and Echternach Luxembourg |
| HQCO3BN | Eschweiler, Luxembourg | Co in defensive position |
| I | Eschweiler, Luxembourg | No changes |
| K | Vicinity of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| L | 1 mile south of Eschweiler, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| M | Beidweiler, Luxembourg | Moved fr Eschweiler, Luxembourg to Beidweiler, Luxembourg |
| SERCO | Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| ATCO | Hemstal, Luxembourg | No changes |
| CANCO | Oberdonven, Luxembourg1 | Company firing in support of Co B, 329th in counterattack in the area of Niederdonven. |
| MEDDET | Junglinster, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | Moved to the above location by motor march. Preparatory to relieving the 331st Infantry. |
| HQCO | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | Company moved to above location by road march. |
| HQ1BN | Frisange, Luxembourg 1/2 mile to the north1 | 1st Bn., officers attended a critique at Regt. Hq's. The troops spent the day cleaning equipment. Weather - clear & good. Morale - high. |
| HQCO1BN | Frisange, Luxembourg 1/2 mile to the north1 | 1st Bn., officers attended a critique at Regt. Hq's. The troops spent the day cleaning equipment. Weather - clear & good. Morale - high. |
| A | 3/4 mile north-east of Frisange, Luxembourg1 | Company in bivouac area preparing to relieve unit of 331st Inf on O.P. Line along Moselle River. Weather fair. Morale high. |
| B | 1/2 mile north-east of Frisange, Luxembourg1 | Company in bivouac area. Reassembling and making preparations to relieve 331st Infantry on O.P. line along Moselle River. |
| C | 3/4 mile north-east of Frisange, Luxembourg1 | Co in bivouac area after withdrawal fr Regtl problem Oct 5. Making preparation for move to relieve 331st. Inf. |
| D | 1 mile north-east of Frisange, Luxembourg1 | Ended Regimental problem 1700. Moved into assembly area near Frisange, usual bivouac duties. Weather - fair, morale - high. |
| HQ2BN | Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | Company paid. Care & Cleaning all Weapons. |
| E | 1 mile south-east of Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | Pay day - Belgian Francs. Prepared to move forward. |
| F | 1 mile south-east of Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | Company remained in same position & prepared for Bn move. Pay Day. |
| G | 1 mile south-east of Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | 6 Oct 44 - Followed training schedule. Alerted for departure |
| H | 1 mile south-east of Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | Company having regular training & were payed today. |
| HQ3BN | Hassel, Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Hassel, Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| I | 1 1/2 mile south-west of Syren, Weiler-la-Tour, Luxemburg1 | Operation of Reconnaissance parties. |
| K | 1000 yards north-west of Weiler-la-Tour, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| L | 1 mile west of Hassel, Luxembourg1 | In Reserve |
| M | 1 mile west of Hassel, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| SERCO | 5 miles east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | Company left old bivouac area 0830 arrived new area 0900. |
| ATCO | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | Moved from 2 miles East. Luxembourg to Dalheim. Moved approximately 12 miles. |
| CANCO | Gostingen, Flaxweiler, Luxemburg1 | The company departed from Neudorf 1 Mi E at 1500 and arrived at Gostingen at 1600. |
| MEDDET | Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dalheim, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO | Dalheim, Luxembourg | I and R Platoon operating observation post along West bank of Moselle river. Remainder of CO usual C.P. duties. Weather: Clear and cool. |
| HQ1BN | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| A | 1/4 mile south of Canach, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| B | Lenningen, Luxembourg | Co sent one platoon at 0030 to take Oberwormeldange, Luxembourg. Platoon ran into intense fire from emplacements on the south side of town, and after heavy mortar fire was directed upon them withdrew to the Co area at 0400. |
| C | 3/4 mile east of Gostingen, Luxembourg1 | Enemy shelling Company area...Weather Clear, cold. |
| D | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Elvange-les-Burmerange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO2BN | Elvange-les-Burmerange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| E | Elvange-les-Burmerange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| F | Burmerange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| G | Wellenstein, Luxembourg | No changes |
| H | Elvange-les-Burmerange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQ3BN | Welfrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Welfrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| I | Welfrange, Luxembourg | Bivouac Area |
| K | Greiveldange, Luxembourg | 5, 6, Oct 44. Company in positions at Grieveldange. Everything quiet. Weather: Cold. Men in good spirits. |
| L | Bous, Luxembourg | No changes |
| M | Welfrange, Luxembourg | No changes |
| SERCO | 1 1/2 mile west of Hassel, Luxembourg1 | Usual Camp Duties |
| ATCO | 3/4 mile north of Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Burmerange, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Dalheim, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Wecker, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Wecker, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| A | Neunkirchen | No changes |
| B | 1/2 mile north of Biwer, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| C | 1/2 mile south of Wecker, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | 1/2 mile north-west of Beidweiler, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Wecker, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| A | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| B | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| C | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| SERBTRY | 2 miles east of Canach, Luxembourg | Dept Biv Area Canach, Luxembourg, vP980133 at 1430. Arr Biv Area 2 Mi E Canach, Luxembourg vP957312 at 1445. Distance traveled 2 Mi by Mtr. Roads: good. |
| MEDDET | Canach, Luxembourg | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1/2 mile west of Brouch, Luxembourg1 | Usual combat duties |
| HQBTRY | 1/2 mile west of Brouch, Luxembourg1 | Usual combat duties |
| A | 1/2 mile east of Brouch, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| B | 1/2 mi E Brouch, Luxembourg | Firing on enemy installations at periodic intervals. |
| C | 1/2 mile east of Brouch, Luxembourg1 | Btry firing on enemy positions. |
| SERBTRY | Ernster, Luxembourg | Usual field duties |
| MEDDET | 1/2 mile west of Brouch, Luxembourg1 | Usual combat duties |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Bn in direct support of 331st Inf. Patrols of 1st Bn, 331st Inf penetrated into village of Wormeldange, were forced to withdraw under intense enemy small arms fire. Considerable mortar and high velocity shells were fired by enemy in our southern sector in vicinity of Basse Kontz during night of 5-6 Oct. Preparation for attack on Wormeldange complete, awaiting air bombing attack to launch general attack at time of closing report. Weather: Clear and cool. Health of Command: Good. Morale: Excellent. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | No activity. Weather: Cloudy and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile south-west of Canach, Luxembourg1 | Btry firing on enemy installations. Weather: Clear and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 3/4 mile south-west of Canach, Luxembourg1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Cool & fair. |
| SERBTRY | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Fair & warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Mondorf-les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Fair & warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 4 3/4 miles south-west of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQDET | 4 3/4 miles south-west of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| A | Beidweiler, Luxembourg | Station in operation, casualties moderate. |
| B | 2 miles east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| C | Filsdorf, Luxembourg | Station still operating at above coordinates. Part of personnel now at Coord: VP 8514, 2 miles E of Luxemburg, holding location for anticipated move. 5 Oct 44: Filsdorf, Luxemburg, Coord: VP 9204 - Operated station. |
| D | 4 3/4 miles south-west of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | Co D operating Sta at 4 3/4 Mi SW Luxemburg, Luxemburg, Nord de Guerre Zone, Coord: VP 8705. Special Service provided movie for Co and Patients. Adventures of A Rookie. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 6 kilometers east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| HQSVCO | 6 kilometers east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | Usual camp duties. Weather: Fair |
| A | Brouch, Biwer, Luxembourg1 | Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. |
| B | 6 kilometers east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | Weather: Fair. |
| C | 1 mile north-west of Dalheim, Luxembourg1 | Co in support of 331st Inf Weather: fair |
| MEDDET | 6 kilometers east of Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Hesperange, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties. |
| HQBTRY | Hesperange, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties. |
| A | Mondorf-Les-Bains, Luxembourg1 | Usual combat duties. |
| B | Wecker, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties. Enemy artillery falling near Battery C.P. No damage. |
| C | 200 yards north-west of Canach, Luxembourg1 | Usual combat duties. |
| D | 300 yards west of Brouch, Biwer, Luxembourg1 | Usual combat duties. |
| MEDDET | Hesperange, Luxembourg | Usual combat duties. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | No changes |