The 83rd Infantry Division on January 15, 1945
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 | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Departed fr Izier, Belgium at 1400, arrived Jevigne, Belgium set up in buildings throughout town. |
| HQCO | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Left Izier, Belgium at 1400 via govt MT & arrived at Jevigne, Belgium at 1530. Distance traveled 15 miles. |
| ARTYHQ | Ottré, Belgium1 | Left old area at Jevigne, Belgium at 1400 and traveled eight miles to above location. New CP opened 1600. |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Ottré, Belgium1 | Left old area at Jevigne, Belgium at 1400 and traveled eight miles to above location. New CP opened 1600. |
| ARTYMEDDET | Ottré, Belgium1 | Left old area at Jevigne, Belgium at 1400 and traveled eight miles to above location. New CP opened 1600. |
| SPTRPSHQ | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Moved from Izier, Belgium Coor: vK4700 Nord de Guerre Zone to Jevigne, Belgium. Coor: vP595904, Nord de Guerre Zone by Motor Vehicle. Departed at 1400 arrived at new area at 1530. Distance traveled 15 miles. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with a little Snow. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Jevigné, Belgium1 | Moved from Izier, Belgium Coor: vK4700 Nord de Guerre Zone to Jevigne, Belgium. Coor: vP595904, Nord de Guerre Zone by Motor Vehicle. Departed at 1400 arrived at new area at 1530. Distance traveled 15 miles. Weather: Cloudy and Cold with a little Snow. |
| BAND | Fays, Belgium | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Clear and Cold. |
| MP | Jevigné, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CIC | Ottré, Belgium1 | 3 officers, 7 agents & 1 linguist moved from Jevigne to Ottre. |
| QM | Fays, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Regné, Belgium | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Grand-Bru, Durbuy, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Sart, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Sart, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Bn in attack in Jouvier, Belgium |
| HQCO1BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Co in attack. |
| A | Bovigny, Belgium1 | Company In Attack near Bovigny, Belgium |
| B | Bovigny, Belgium | Company in the attack near Bovigny, Belgium. Company CP at 676831. |
| C | Bovigny, Belgium | Co in atk near Boivigny, Belgium. Co CP at VP675823. |
| D | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Co. in attack near Joubieval, Belgium |
| HQ2BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Bn in the attack. Sweeping woods. |
| HQCO2BN | 3/4 mile south-east of Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Co still in woods. Lost 1 1/2 truck by direct hit with an enemy shell. |
| E | Near Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| F | 2 miles north-east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Co moved back into the Bn sector and was put in reserve. |
| G | Near Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| H | Near Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Co still in attack. Some gains made. Weather clear. Moral Good. |
| HQ3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | 14 Jan 45 - Tactical and administrative details incidental to reorganization of Co's during day. Alerted for Mvt |
| HQCO3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| K | Near Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| M | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Company in process of re-organization, re-equipping and care and cleaning of equip. Health of troops good. Morale excellent. |
| SERCO | Sart, Belgium | Departed from Bra, Belgium VP579835 via Motor Convoy at 1300. Arrived at new area VP655874, Sart, Belgium at 1500. Men and equipment arrived safely. |
| ATCO | Sart, Belgium | No changes |
| CANCO | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Hebronval, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO | Hébronval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ1BN | Montleban, Gouvy, Belgium1 | Companies atchd to Hogan's Task Force, attacked and took small town at 1300. Moved out at 1530 on another attack, no report of progress. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - good. |
| HQCO1BN | Montleban, Gouvy, Belgium1 | Company atchd to Hogan's Task Force, attacked & took small town at 1300. Moved out at 1530 on another attack. No report. Weather - cold & snow. Morale - good. |
| A | Bihain, Belgium | No changes |
| B | Halonru, Belgium1 | Company still in the attack |
| C | Montleban, Belgium1 | No changes |
| D | Bihain, Belgium | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | 14 Jan 45 - Battalion still preparing to move. |
| HQCO2BN | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | 14 Jan 45 - Company still preparing to move. |
| E | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | As of 14 Jan 45 - No action this date. Church services held. Weather clear and cold. Morale good. |
| F | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | As of 14 Jan 45 - Company remained in same position. Continued reorganization. Protestant service held at 1100, Catholic at 1330. Club mobile was in company area from 1400 to 1600. |
| G | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| H | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | 14 Jan 45 - Red Cross served doughnuts and coffee |
| HQ3BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | As of 13 Jan 45 - Moved fr Herbronval, Belgium to Bihain, Belgium. As of 14 Jan 45 - Moved Bihain to Langlir, Belgium. |
| HQCO3BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | As of 13 Jan 45 - Moved fr Herbronval, Belgium to Bihain, Belgium. As of 14 Jan 45 - Moved Bihain to Langlir, Belgium. |
| I | Hébronval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| K | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| M | Lomré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Bra, Belgium | Company moved 2 1/2 miles, preparing for move tomorrow. |
| ATCO | 1/2 mile west of Hébronval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CANCO | Hébronval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Hébronval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO | Langlire, Belgium1 | Co. left old CP 1300 located in vicinity of Hebronral and arr at new CP located in the village of Langlir. Move made by motor convoy, distance approx 5 mi. Weather: cold with snow |
| HQ1BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Langlire, Belgium1 | Company dug in an spent night. Warning stations set up and men comming back to dry. K rations served for breakfast. Hot food to come later. Morale high. |
| B | 1/2 mile west of Courtil, Belgium 1 | Co attacked at 0845 in the direction of Courtil, Belgium. At 1115 the Co reached its objective having covered about 2500 yrds from the L.D. In a hectic 20 minutes of bitter fighting at a clearing 900 yards from the objective, the entrenched enemy was flushed and 20 killed with 24 prisoners taken. We suffered light casualties. The Co was commended by the Bn CO for the successful attack against Hitler's best SS storm troopers. |
| C | Langlire, Belgium1 | 14 Jan 45 Spent last nite preparing men, checking equipment., reorganizing, etc. for early morning jump off. Moved out at 0645 to relieve E Co. on OP and secure LD for Bn at 0930. Co's A and B passed thru us and we reverted into support. Cont'd attack to direect east to clear entire woods flank. Took prisoners... Today dug in positions in woods outside of Courtil. Spent day improving positions to hold MLR. |
| D | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQ2BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | Bn relieved 1st Bn in their defensive positions 1000 yds NW of Courtil, Belgium. Movement began with Co E moving up as lead Co at 1400. Took up positions on left of Bn sector followed by Co G on right. Co F in reserve. Completed at 1600. Little enemy activity up to 1630. movement of enemy observed in Courtil, Belgium and arty was called for. Battle Casualties light. Weater very severe-Cold and overcast. Morale: Good. |
| HQCO2BN | Langlire, Belgium1 | Co assisting Bn in defense. Weather severe-Cold and overcast. Morale: Good. |
| E | 1000 yards north-west of Courtil, Belgium1 | Company with Bn in Regimental reserve until 1400 as lead company of Bn in movement to relieve 1st Bn in their defensive positions. Took up defensive position on left of Bn Sector. Little enemy activity observed so far. Battle casualties - very light. Weather - cold and overcast. Morale good. |
| F | Langlire, Belgium1 | Feet were inspected. Rolls ready to move at moments notice. |
| G | 1000 yards north-west of Courtil, Belgium1 | Company followed Co 'E' in movement to relieve 1st Bn Units in their defensive positions. Company now occupying right flank of Bn Sector not much enemy activity. Cold and cloudy. Morale-Good. |
| H | Langlire, Belgium1 | Company in defense. |
| HQ3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQCO3BN | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| I | South of Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| K | Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| L | Ottré, Belgium1 | 14 January 1945 Co L pushed off on attack this morning which carried them nearly through the woods where they were held up by tank and machine gun fire. The spirit of men is still very high. |
| M | Ottré, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERCO | Sart, Belgium | Company moved by motor at 0900 fr bivouac area in Lierneux, Belgium to bivouac area in Sart, Belgium. Arrived 0920. Distance traveled: 4 miles. Roads: Good. Weather: Cold. Morale: High. |
| ATCO | Langlire, Belgium1 | Co moved from Ottre. Left at 1100, 15 Jan 45 and reached Langlir at 1130, 15 Jan 45 road icy and slick. Convoy moved on the road very slow. Weather Cloudy and snowing. Morale Good |
| CANCO | 1 mile east of Petite-Langlire, Belgium1 | Moved fr Ottre at 0900 to Pettie Langlier. Dis 3 mi. In support of Regt. |
| MEDDET | Langlire, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Grand-Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | 1/2 kilometer west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | 1 kilometer south-west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Lansival, Belgium | No changes |
| MEDDET | Joubiéval, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Verleumont, Belgium | Bn fired registration. Fired TOT on woods and road junctions also fired harassing fire on towns and strong points. Bn Commander and party made rcn in connection with new position. Bn Commander visited Div Arty. Weather: Cold with snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Verleumont, Belgium | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 1 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Lt Bradford & party went forward on rcn for new position at 0830. Returned at 1130. At 1300 party returned to forward position. Using mine detector the party found the position clear of mines. Returned to regular Btry position at 1800. Howitzers fired 54 rds harassing fire, 34 rds on strong points. Total rounds fired 88. Weather: Cold & clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 3/4 mile west of Joubiéval, Belgium1 | Rcn was made for new position 1 Mi E. of Petitelanglir, Belgium. Area was checked for mines by Btry. Btry fired 182 rounds today. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 3/4 mile south-east of Verleumont, Belgium1 | Btry fired on enemy positions. Rcn made of new position. One section moved to and registered from new position. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Hierlot, Belgium | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold with some snow. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Verleumont, Belgium | Usual medical care given to personnel. One EM evacuated to hospital. Weather: Cold and clear. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Bn in direct support of 331st Inf in VII Corps. First Army Sector. 331st Inf supporting attack of 3rd Armored Div. Inf has cleared to eastern edge of woods. No enemy air activity during period. No enemy counter-btry fire in area. Bn firing usual harassing fires throughout night. Sv Btry left position at Jevigne, Belgium at 0900. Arrived at Verleumont, Belgium at 1000. Distance traveled 4.5 miles. Roads: Icy. Weather: Cold with snow showers in 1ste afternoon. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | No activity. Weather: Clear and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 8/10 mile west of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Btry in position and firing on enemy. Weather: Snowing and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Btry in position firing on enemy installations. No counter Btry fire. No hostile air activities. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Position & installation remain the same. Weather: Snow - cold. |
| SERBTRY | Verleumont, Belgium | Departed from Jevigne, Belgium at 0900. Arrived at Verleumont, Belgium at 0930. Dis traveled 4.5 miles. Roads: Icy. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | 4/10 mile north-east of Hébronval, Belgium1 | Aid station in operation. No battle casualties. Weather: Clear & cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQDET | 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | 3 1/2 mile south-east of Lierneux, Belgium1 | Station in operation, casualties moderate. |
| B | Florêt, Lierneux, Belgium1 | We remain in a reserve status, being attached to Hq 308th Med Bn. We have ambulances dispatched to 'A' and 'C' companies of this Bn to assist them in evacuating patients. 2 Tec4, 2 Tec5, 5 Pfc and 3 Pvts atchd to Co 'D'. |
| C | Verleumont, Belgium | One litter bearer (Pvt Riggs) LWA near Langlire, Belgium, 1845, 14 Jan 45. At 0505 this data a call came for an additional 13 litter bearers for the 1st Bn Aid Station in anticipation of an attack. The attack however was called off and these along with all of the litter bearers from 2d and 3d Bn Aid Stations were called back to the Co. 14 EM are now serving with 1st Bn Aid Station, with 6 of these being used as Co Aid men within the 1st Bn. The remaining 8 are still being used as litter bearers in support of the Bn Aid Station. |
| D | 1 mile south-west of Bra, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Co D operating Clearing Station at 1 mi SW Bra, Belgium, vP5692, NdG. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Tri-le-Cheslaing, Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Tri-le-Cheslaing, Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Sart, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Weather: Cold. Company in support of 329th Inf Regt. 1st Platoon in support of 3rd Bn, 329th Inf Regt. 3rd Platoon in support of 2nd Bn, 329th Inf Regt. 2nd Platoon in support of 1st Bn, 329th Inf Regt. All platoons working on road maintenance in Regtl. sector. 3rd Platoon detail sweeping roads for mines in Regtl. Sector |
| B | Tri-le-Cheslaing, Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium1 | Weather: Fair and very cold |
| C | Verleumont, Belgium | 1st Platoon working in support of 1st Bn, 331st Inf. 2d Platoon working in support of 2d Bn, 331st Inf. 3d Platoon working in support of 3d Bn, 331st Inf. Weather: Cold and cloudy. |
| MEDDET | Tri-le-Cheslaing, Vaux-Chavanne, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | La Fourche, Manhay, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties. Enroute to new position |
| HQBTRY | La Fourche, Manhay, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties. Enroute to new position. |
| A | Jevigné, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| B | La Vaux, Belgium | Usual combat duties |
| C | Lansival, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| D | Hierlot, Lierneux, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties |
| MEDDET | La Fourche, Manhay, Belgium1 | Usual combat duties. Enroute to new position. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Saint-Antoine, Manhay, Belgium1 | No changes |