The 83rd Infantry Division on February 16, 1945
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| 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Argenteau, Belgium | Departed fr Hamoir, Belgium 1430 hours 7 Feb 45. Ar Argenteau, Belgium 1700 hours 7 Feb 45, set up in Chateau on hill overlooking the town. |
| HQCO | Argenteau, Belgium1 | No changes |
| ARTYHQ | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Left Fanzel, Belgium vP4693 traveled 51 miles on 6 Feb 1945 by Govt Motor Truck. Left Mortroux, Belgium vK6036 on 7 Feb 45 at 0900 and traveled 40 miles to Schaufenberg, Germany vK8954 by Govt Motor Truck. New CP opened 1230 on 7 Feb 45. Captain Karl H Kern O-1174614 awarded Second Oak-Leaf Cluster to Air Medal per GO #28 dtd 14 Feb 1945. |
| ARTYHQBTRY | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Left Fanzel, Belgium vP4693 traveled 51 miles on 6 Feb 1945 by Govt Motor Truck. Left Mortroux, Belgium vK6036 on 7 Feb 45 at 0900 and traveled 40 miles to Schaufenberg, Germany vK8954 by Govt Motor Truck. New CP opened 1230 on 7 Feb 45. |
| ARTYMEDDET | Schaufenberg, Alsdorf, Germany1 | Left Fanzel, Belgium vP4693 traveled 51 miles to Mortroux, Belgium vK6036 on 6 Feb 1945 by Govt Motor Trick. Left Mortroux, Belgium vK6036 on 7 Feb 45 at 0900 and traveled 40 miles to Schaufenberg, Germany by Govt Motor Truck. New CP opened 1230 on 7 Feb 45. |
| SPTRPSHQ | Argenteau, Belgium1 | Usual Administrative Duties in Combat. Weather: Clear and Cool. |
| SPTRPSMEDDET | Argenteau, Belgium1 | Usual Medical Duties in Combat. Weather: Clear and Cool. |
| BAND | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | Usual Band Duties in Combat Area. Weather: Clear and Cool. |
| MP | Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| CIC | Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| QM | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 83rd Reconnaissance Troop, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Saint-André, Belgium1 | No changes |
| 83rd Signal Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Eijsden, The Netherlands1 | No changes |
| 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 Moved by truck fr Tohogne, Belgium VK399005 to new location Ekkelrade, Holland VK6147 Feb 7 to Feb 15 1945 billet in Ekkelrade, Holland VK6147. |
| HQCO | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 Co left Tohogne, Belgium VK399005 by motor and arrived at Ekkelrade, Holland VK6147 Feb 7 to Feb 15 1945. Co in Ekkelrade, Holland VK6147 Training schedule being followed. |
| HQ1BN | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 - Bn entrucked at 1600 at Verlaine, Belgium and moved to St Geertruide Holland. Detrucked at 2100. Bn CP at VK6145. 7 to 16 Feb 1945 - Bn in reserve. Conducting small unit Tng. |
| HQCO1BN | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 - Co entrucked at 1600 at Verlaine, Belgium and moved to St Geertruide Holland. Detrucked at 2100. Co CP at VK6145. 7 to 16 Feb 1945 - Co in reserve. Usual camp duties. Weather fair: Morale Excellent. |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Feb 7, 1945: Company moved from Verlaine, Belgium, 1600 via truck. Arrived at St. Geertruid, Holland (VK 6145) 2130. Distance: 35 miles. Weather: Rainy. Feb 8/45 to Feb 16/45: Company followed normal training schedule at St. Geertruid, Holland VK6145 |
| B | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Feb 6-7 Co left Verlaine, Belgium on 6 Feb 45, entrucked at 1600 and detrucked at 2010 in St Geertruid, Holland. Nord de Guerre Zone VK 6145. Weather cool and rainy. Morale of troops excellent. Feb 7-16 Company remained in St. Geertruid, Holland participating in Field problems and classes. VK 6145 |
| C | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Co moved fr Verlaine, Belgium to St. Geertruid, Holland 6 Feb/45. Co in rest area and took up field training at St. Geertruid, Holland from 7 Feb/45 to 16 Feb 45 inc. |
| D | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 - Co entrucked at 1600 at Verlaine, Belgium, moved to St. Geertruide, Holland. Detrucked at 2100. 7 to 16 Feb 45 - Co in reserve following training schedule at St. Geertruide Holland vK6145. |
| HQ2BN | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 February 1945 - Bn moved in Motor convoy this morning fr Tohogne Belgium and arrived in Ekkelrade Holland at nite. 7 to 15 February 1945 - Bn in Ekkelrade Holland VK6147 following training schedule. |
| HQCO2BN | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 February 1945 - Co left by motor this A.M. from Tohogne, Belgium and arrived in Ekkelrade Holland at 1900. Hot meal served on arrival. All men quartered in bldgs. 7 to 15 February 1945 - Company in Ekkelrade Holland VK6147 following trng schedule. |
| E | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 7 Feb 45 - Left Tohogne, Belgium VK399005 at 1530 by Truck. Arrived Ekkelrade, Holland 1930. 7 Feb to 16 Feb/45 incl. Ekkelrade 6147 Co in Reserve. Participated in Field Problems and Classes. Usual Camp Duties. Morale: Excellent. |
| F | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 February 1945 Co entrucked at Tohogne, Belgium VK399005 at 1530 and moved to Ekkelrade, Holland VK6147. Detrucked at 1930 distance of about 46 miles. Weather cloudy - misty - rain. Roads good. Morale high. 7 Feb to 16 Feb/45 inc: Co in Ekkelrade Holland VK6147 following tng schedule. |
| G | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 1945 Co entrucked at Tohogne, Belgium VK399005 at 1530 and moved to Ekkelrade, Holland VK6046. Distance of 45 miles. Weather cloudy and rain. Morale Good. 7 Feb to 15 Feb 1945 inc. Co in Ekkelrade Holland VK6045 following training schedule. |
| H | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 7 Feb/45 - Left Tohogne, Belgium VK399005 at 1530 by Truck. Arrived Ekkelrade Holland 1930. 7 Feb to 16 Feb/45 Incl. Ekkelrade Vk6147 Co in Reserve. Participated in Field Problems and Classees. Usual Camp Duties. |
| HQ3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Unit departed fr Hamoir, Belgium VK4306 6 Feb 45 at 1515. Moved by Mtr march traveling 35 miles to new location at Gronsveld, Holland arriving 1655 6 Feb 45. Remained at present location Gronsveld Holland VK5747 fr 7 Feb 45 to 15 Feb 45 incl. Unit undergoing training program. |
| HQCO3BN | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Co departed fr Hamoir Belgium VK4306 6 Feb 45 at 1515. Moved by Mtr to new location Gronsveld Holland VK5747 arriving 1655 6 Feb 45 distance traveled 35 miles. Remaining in present location Gronsveld Holland VK5747 fr 7 Feb to 15 Feb 45 incl. |
| I | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Company moved from Hamoir, Belgium, VK4306 by motor truck on 6 Feb/45, to Gronsveld. From Feb 7 to 15 Feb/45, incl. co followed training schedule in billeting area, at Gronsveld, Holland VK5747 |
| K | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb/45 Company moved by motor fr Hamoir, Belgium VK4306 to new location Gronsveld, Holland VK5847. 7 Feb/45 to 15 Feb/45 Company remained in billets usual garrison duties at Gronsveld Holland VK5847. |
| L | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 Company moved by truck from Hamoir Belgium VK4306 to Gronsveld Holland VK5847. 7 to 15 Feb 45 Company in same location Gronsveld Holland. Training schedule being followed. Care and cleaning of equipment. Morale of troops high |
| M | Gronsveld, The Netherlands1 | Company departed Hamoir, Belgium 1530 6 Feb 45. Arrived at new area, Gronsveld, Holland 1800, 6 Feb 45. Distance traveled 45 miles. Remained at present location fr 6 Feb 45 to 15 Feb 45. Morale of troops splendid. Gronsveld Holland VK5747. |
| SERCO | Cadier, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 Company moved from Herbet, Belgium, VK5301 to new location Cadier, Holland VK6149. 6 Feb 45 to 15 Feb 45. Company in Cadier Holland, VK6149 |
| ATCO | Herkenrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 to 7 Feb 45 - Company moved by motor fr Sy Belgium VK429029 to New Location Herkenrate Holland VK619462. 7 Feb 45 to 15 Feb 45 - Company remaining in Billets. Usual Garrison Duties at Herkenrate Holland VK619462. |
| CANCO | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 1945 - Co moved by mtr fr Sy Belgium to Herkenrade Holland VK6146. 7 Feb 45 - Co moved by mtr fr Herkenrade to Rijckholt Holland VK6146. 8 Feb to 15 Feb 45 - Co is in same area undergoing training per schedule. |
| MEDDET | Eckelrade, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45 - Det moved by motor convoy from Tahogne, Belgium VK399005 to new location Ekkelrade Holland VK6147, 7 Feb 45 to 15 Feb 45 Det in Ekkelrade Holland VK6147 following training schedule. |
| 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Mheer, The Netherlands | Regiment moved from Ferrieres, Belgium VK4802 to Mheer, Holland VK6344 6 Feb 45. Reinforcements and RTD's being received. Battalions engaged in training problems. |
| HQCO | Mheer, The Netherlands | Company moved from Ferrieres, Belgium VK4802 to Mheer, Holland VK6344 6 Feb 45. |
| HQ1BN | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Company left Morville, Belgium vP4395 by motor at 1800, 6 Feb 45. Marched 55 miles and arrived at Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium vK6142 at 0100, 7 Feb 45. |
| HQCO1BN | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Company left Morville, Belgium vP4395 by motor at 1800, 6 Feb 45. Marched 55 miles and arrived at Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium vK6142 at 0100, 7 Feb 45. |
| A | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Co left Heyd, Belgium vP4596 at 1820 - 6 Feb 45 by motor march arrived Grovenyoeren, Belgium 2315 - 6 Feb 45. Dist marched - 54 mi. |
| B | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | Company left Heyd, Belgium vP4596 at 1800 6 Feb 45. Arrived Fouron Le Comte, Belgium 2330 6 Feb 45. Distance traveled 54 miles. |
| C | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | As of 6 Feb 45. Company moved by motor fr Heyde, Belgium vP4596 to Fouron Le Comte vK6142. |
| D | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | 6 Feb 45 - Left Heyd, Belgium vP4596 and arrived Fouron-Le-Comte, vK6142 as of this date. |
| HQ2BN | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Battalion followed training schedule. As of 6 Feb 45 - Battalion was transported by trucks from Izier, Belgium vK4700 too Libeek, Holland vK6245. |
| HQCO2BN | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Company followed training schedule. As of 6 Feb 45 - Company was transported from Izier, Belgium vK4700 to Libeek, Holland vK6245. Move was made between 1700 and 2300 hours. |
| E | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Training Schedule - Company in practice attack - Morale good. As of 6 Feb - Company was transported by truck from Izier, Belgium vK4700 to Libeek, Holland vK6245. Move was made between 1700 and 2300 hours. |
| F | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | As of 6 Feb 45 - Company spent day preparing to move and policing up very poor area. Loaded trucks to move at 1700. Morale good. As of 7 Feb 45 - Company moved from Izier, Belgium vK4700 by truck convoy into Libeek, Holland vK6245. Quartered in large barn. Morale high. As of 8 Feb 45 - Company remained in same position and commenced training schedule. Night problem. As of 9 Feb 45 - Company remained in same position and continued training program. As of 10 Feb 45 - Company remained in same position and continued light training schedule. Morale good. As of 11 Feb 45 - Company prepared to move but movement was cancelled. Church services with very good attendance. As of 12 Feb 45 - Co remained in same position & continued training schedule. CO went on reconaissance preparatory to dawn attack problem for tomorrow. As of 13 Feb 45 - Co remained in same position and continued training schedule. Movies in PM. Morale high. As of 14 Feb 45 - Co. remained in same position & continued training schedule. Test by Division Team in AM. As of 15 Feb 45 - Co. remained in same position & continued training schedule. Morale high. 16 Feb 45 - Co. remained in same position & continued training schedule. Church services in PM. Morale high. |
| G | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | Company moved fr Izier, Belgium vK4700 to Libeek, Holland vK6245 6 Feb 45. |
| H | Libeek, The Netherlands1 | 7 Feb 45 - Company moved from Izier, Belgium vK4700 by motor convoy to Libeek, Holland vK6245. Crossed IP 1756 arrived 0100. |
| HQ3BN | Moelingen, Belgium1 | As of 8 Feb 45 - Moved 50 miles by motor from Filot, Belgium (vK4605), starting at 1915 7 Feb 45 and arriving at new assembly are, Mouland, Belgium (vK5742) at 0300, 8 Feb 45. |
| HQCO3BN | Moelingen, Belgium1 | As of 8 Feb 45 - Moved 50 miles by motor from Filot, Belgium (vK4605), starting at 1915 7 Feb 45 and arriving at new assembly are, Mouland, Belgium (vK5742) at 0300, 8 Feb 45. |
| I | Moelingen, Belgium1 | 7 Feb 45 - Made a Motor March fr Filot, Belgium (vK4605) a distance of Approximately 47 mile to new assembly area at Mouland, Belgium (vK5742). Security & morale of Men good. 16 Feb 45 - Continued training. |
| K | Moelingen, Belgium1 | As of 6 Feb 45 - Usual training duties. As of 7 Feb 45 - Made movement by truck from Filot, Belgium to Mouland, Belgium - Grid Coordinates changed fr vK4605 to vK5742. As of 8 Feb 45 - Company remained in save position - Usual training schedule. As of 9 Feb 45 - Usual training duties. As of 10 Feb 45 - Usual training duties. As of 11 Feb 45 - Company remainig in same position - Day devoted to care & cleaning of Equipment. Protestand & Catholic Services held. Morale high. As of 12 Feb 45 - Usual training duties. As of 13 Feb 45 - Company remained in same position - Usual training duties. As of 14 Feb 45 - Usual training duties. As of 15 Feb 45 - Usual training duties. As of 16 Feb 45 - Company remained in same position - Followed usual training schedule - Five passes issued to men visiting nearby city of Liege, Belgium. Morale, very high. |
| L | Moelingen, Belgium1 | 7 Feb 45 - Made Motor March fr Filot, Belgium vK4605 Distance traveled 47 miles to new assembly area at Mouland, Belgium vK5742. 16 Feb 45 - Continuing training program |
| M | Moelingen, Belgium1 | 7 Feb 45 - Moved from Filot, Belgium vK4605 to Mouland, Belgium vK5742 at night by truck men in good condition. Morale - high. 11 Feb 45 - following training schedule machine gun drill - night problem. 16 Feb 45 - Made ten mile speed road march. |
| SERCO | Mouland, Belgium | Company moved from My, Belgium vK4602 to Mouland, Belgium on 6 Feb 45. Left at 1908 and arrived at 2330, distance traveled 45 mi. Move was made by motor in a light rain. |
| ATCO | Mesch, The Netherlands1 | On the 6 of Feb 45 company moved fr Houpet, Belgium vK4902, to Mesch, Holland, vK5842. |
| CANCO | Moerslag, The Netherlands1 | The company departed from Thier de Ferrieres, Belgium vK4801 at 1730 6 Feb 45 and arrived at Moerslag, Holland vK6045 at 0045 7 Feb 45. |
| MEDDET | Mheer, The Netherlands1 | Moved from Ferrieres, Belgium vK4901 1730 and arrived at Mheer, Holland vK6344 2230 as of 6 Feb 45. |
| 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Berneau, Belgium | Departed from old CP and arrived at new CP located in Berneau, Belgium as of 6 Feb 1945. |
| HQCO | Berneau, Belgium | Company moved from old CP to new CP located at Berneau, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45 |
| HQ1BN | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| HQCO1BN | Berneau, Belgium | Moved from Aisne, Belgium to Berneau, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45. |
| A | Berneau, Belgium | Company training per schedule. Night problem. Movie shown to company. Hot meals served. Weather bright and warm. Company moved to present location as of 6th of February 45. |
| B | Berneau, Belgium | Co moved by truck to present station on 6 Feb 45. A movie was held this morning and training carried on in the afternoon. |
| C | Berneau, Belgium | Company moved by truck fr Villers Ste. Gertrude, Belgium on 6 Feb 45 to present station. |
| D | Berneau, Belgium | Co moved fr Villers St Gertrude, Belgium to Berneau, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45. |
| HQ2BN | Bombaye, Belgium | Bn moved fr Burnontige, Belgiu to Bombaye, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45. |
| HQCO2BN | Bombaye, Belgium | Co moved fr Burnontige, Belgium to Bombaye, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45. |
| E | Bombaye, Belgium | Closed out CP 0900 at Fagne, Belgium and arrived at Bombaye, Belgium at 1000. |
| F | Bombaye, Belgium | Closed out old CP Burnontige, Belgium at 0900, arrived Bombaye, Belgium at 1000 |
| G | Bombaye, Belgium | Closed out old CP Burnontige, Belgium at 0900, arrived Bombaye, Belgium at 1000. |
| H | Bombaye, Belgium | Co moved fr Burnontige, Belgium via motor convoy. Arrived Bombay, Belgium 6 Feb 45. |
| HQ3BN | Richelle, Belgium | Battalion move to above new location as of 6 February 1945. |
| HQCO3BN | Richelle, Belgium | G.I. movie shown to company personnel at 1300. Four EM on nine hour pass to Liege. Weather claer. Company moved to above locatio nas of 6 February 1945. |
| I | Richelle, Belgium | Company moved to present location as of 6 Feb 45 |
| K | Richelle, Belgium | Co moved to present location 6 Feb 45 |
| L | Fays, Belgium | No changes |
| M | Richelle, Belgium | No changes |
| SERCO | Visé, Belgium1 | Company moved fr old bivouac area at St. Antoine, Belgium to new bivouac area at Bise, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45. |
| ATCO | Mons, Visé, Belgium1 | Co moved fr Grand Bru, Belgium 6 Feb 45. |
| CANCO | Berneau, Belgium | No changes |
| MEDDET | Berneau, Belgium | Detachment moved from Grand Bru, Belgium to Berneau, Belgium as of 6 Feb 45. |
| 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| A | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Tec5 Rossi Awarded Bronze Star Medal |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| C | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| SERBTRY | Ottenfeld, Alsdorf, Germany1 | No changes |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | No changes |
| 323rd Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Dep Rest Area, Petite Hoursinne, Belgium vP505929 on 6 Feb/45. Arr Assembly Area Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 0030 on 7 Feb/45. Dis traveled 44 miles under blackout conditions. Weather: Very rainy and dark. Departed assembly area Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 1600 on 7 Feb/45. Arrived Biv area Merzenhausen, Germany vK977565 at 2145 on 7 Feb/45. Dis traveled: 50 miles. |
| HQBTRY | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Dep Rest Area, Petite Hoursinne, Belgium vP505929 on 6 Feb/45. Arr Assembly Area Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 0030 on 7 Feb/45. Dis traveled 44 miles under blackout conditions. Weather: Very rainy and dark. Departed assembly area Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 1600 on 7 Feb/45. Arrived Biv area Merzenhausen, Germany vK977565 at 2145 on 7 Feb/45. Dis traveled: 50 miles. |
| A | 1 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Dep Rest Area, Petite Hoursinne, Belgium, coord vP504938, at 1845 on 6 Feb/45. Arrived Assembly area Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium, coord vK606419 at 0030 on 7 Feb/45. Dis traveled 44 mile under blackout conditions. Weather: Very rainy and dark. Departed Assembly area Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium, coord vK606419 at 1600 on 7 Feb/45. Arrived Biv area 1 Km SW Merzenhausen, Germany, coord vK975565 at 2145 on 7 Feb/45. Dis traveled: 50 mile. |
| B | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Dep Rest Area Petite Hoursinne, Belgium vP503938 at 1845 6 Feb 1945. Arr assembly area Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 0030, 7 Feb 1945. Distance traveled 44 mi. under blackout conditions. Weather: Very rainy and dark. Dp assembly area 1600 7 Feb 1945. Arr Biv Area 2145, 7 Feb 1945. Distance traveled 50 mi. |
| C | 1/2 kilometer south-west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Dep Rest Area Grande Hoursinne, Belgium vP500936 at 1845 6 Feb 45. Arrived Assembly Area, Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium vK606419, at 0030, 7 Feb 45. Distance travelled 44 mi, under blackout conditions. Weather: Dark and rainy. Departed Assembly Area. Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium at 1600, 7 Feb 45. Arrived Bivouac Area, 1/2 Km SW. Merzenhausen, Germany, vK983630 at 2145, 7 Feb 45. Distance traveled: 50 Mi. |
| SERBTRY | Schaufen, Germany | Dep Rest Area Grande Hoursinne, Belgium vP495935 1845 6 Feb/45. Arr Assembly Area Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 0030 7 Feb 45. Distance traveled 44 Mi under blackout conditions. Weather: Very rainy & dark. Dept assembly area 7 Feb/45 at 1600. Arrived Biv Area Schaufen, Germany vK493455 at 1835, 7 Feb/45. Distance traveled by mtr 34 mi. |
| MEDDET | Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Dep Rest Area, Petit Hoursinne, Belgium vP505939 at 1845 on 6 Feb/45. Arr Assembly Area Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 0030 on 7 Feb/45. Distance traveled 44 mi under blackout conditions. Weather: Very rainy and dark. Dept Assembly Area, Fouron-le-Comte, Belgium vK606419 at 1600 on 7 Feb 45. Arrived Biv Area Merzenhausen, Germany, vK977565 at 2145 on 7 Feb 45. Distance traveled 50 Mi. |
| 324th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Bn Comdr visited Btrys. Personnel of Bn attended a movie. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| HQBTRY | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. Weather: Cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Btry personnel performed usual field duties. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1/2 mile south-east of Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual field duties. Weather: Warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1/2 mile north-west of Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Maintenance program continued. Weather: Warm and bright. Morale: Excellent. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Btry spent day cleaning and checking trucks. Btry formation at 1245. 11 EM attended movie at 1800 and 2000. Ration section drew and delivered rations to Bn. Bn shop spent day on heavy maintenance. Weather: Clear and warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Dürboslar, Germany1 | Usual combat duties. One EM fr AA Bn evacuated to hospital. Weather: Fair and warm. Morale: Excellent. |
| 908th Field Artillery Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Specialist and refresher training during day. No activity. Weather: Cloudy and warmer. Morale: Excellent. Health of Command: Good. Casualties: None. |
| HQBTRY | Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Normal activity. Weather: Fair. Morale: Excellent. |
| A | 3/10 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Usual duties. Weather: Cloudy and cold. Morale: Excellent. |
| B | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | No activities. Weather: Clear and cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| C | 1 mile west of Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Usual camp duties. Weather: Fair and warm. |
| SERBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany1 | Hauling supplies. Weather: Clear & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| MEDDET | Engelsdorf, Germany1 | Aid station in operation. Weather: Clear & cool. Morale: Excellent. |
| 308th Medical Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
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| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45: All offs except Bn CO, S-1 and Chaplain left My, Belgium, vK4602 by motor convoy for new area at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845 at 2200. 7 Feb 45: Rest of Bn Hq left My Belgium, vK4602 by mtr trk at 1000 for new location. Arrived at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845 at 1200. Roads: Slippery. Weather: Showers. Visibility: Good. Distance traveled: About 31 miles. 8 Feb 45 to 11 Feb 45: Usual field duties at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845. 12 Feb 45: Left orchard at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845 at 1330 by mtr trks for Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846, arrived 1400. Moved by infiltration about 1 Km. Roads: Wet. Weather: Showers. 13 Feb 45 to 16 Feb 45: Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846. Usual field duties |
| HQDET | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | 6 Feb 45: Hq Det less Hq Sec & Pers Sec moved by mtr convoy fr old location at My, Belgium, vK4602 at 2200 for new location at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845. Movement made in darkness with only the lead and rear vehicles using lights. One 2 1/2 ton trk hit a concrete bridge and another one slid in a ditch. Weather: Good. Visibility: Very poor. Morale: Good. Roads: Slippery. Distance traveled: About 45 miles. 7 Feb 45: Hq Sec left, My, Belgium, vK4602 at 1000 and traveled by mtr convoy to 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845 arrived at 1200. Pers Sec started trip at 1400 and arrived at new location at 1600. Roads: Still slippery. Weather: Showers. Morale: Good. Distance traveled: 31 miles. 8 Feb 45 to 11 Feb 45: Usual field duties at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845. 12 Feb 45: Left orchard at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845, at 1330 by mtr trks for Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846, arrived at 1400. Moved by infiltration about 1 Km. Roads: Wet. Weather: Showers. Morale: Good. Members of Det billeted in Dominican Monastery and private homes. 13 Feb 45 to 16 Feb 45: Rijckholt, Holland, vK5845. Usual field duties |
| A | Sint Geertruid, The Netherlands1 | Station in operation, no casualties |
| B | Fouron-Le-Comte, Belgium1 | No changes |
| C | Berneau, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| D | Rijckholt, The Netherlands1 | Co D less 2d Platoon entrucked 2145 at My, Belgium, vK4602 and traveled by motor convoy to 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845. Arrived there at 0230 7 Feb 45. Distance traveled: 45 miles. Roads: Slippery. Weather: Rainy. Morale: Excellent. 7 Feb 45: 2d Platoon entrucked 1400 at My, Belgium, vK4602 and traveled by motor convoy to join rest of Co at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland. Weather: Rainy. Distance traveled: 31 miles. Morale: Excellent. 8 Feb 45 to 11 Feb 45: Operating Clearing Station at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845. 12 Feb 45: Co D less 1st Platoon entrucked 1200 at 2 1/10 Mi N Mesch, Holland, vK5845, moved by motor convoy to present location at Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846 and established Clearing Station in old cafe. 1st Platoon closed station at old location at 1300, entrucked at 1400 and joined Co in Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846. Roads: Wet. Weather: Rainy. Morale: Excellent. Distance traveled: 1 Km. EM billeted in Dominican Monastery and civilian homes. 13 Feb 45 to 16 Fb 45: Co D operating Clearing Station at Rijckholt, Holland, vK5846. |
| 308th Engineer Combat Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| HQSVCO | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| A | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | No changes |
| B | 1 kilometer west of Alsdorf, Germany1 | Weather: Fair |
| C | 1 kilometer east of Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Company working on roads in Div area. Weather: Clear and warm. |
| MEDDET | Warsage, Dalhem, Belgium1 | Usual Detachment Duties. Weather: Fair and warm. |
| 453rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| HQ | Alsdorf, Germany | Usual combat duties. Left old area near Les Aunais, Belgium, vP4795 on 6 Feb 45 and arrived present area in Alsdorf, Germany, vK9054 on 7 Feb 45. |
| HQBTRY | Alsdorf, Germany | Left old area near Les Aunais, Belgium, vP4795 on 6 Feb 45 and arrived present area in Alsdorf, Germany, vK9054 on 7 Feb 45. |
| A | Engelsdorf, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Left old area in Mormont, Belgium, vP4794 on 6 Feb 45 and arrived present area in Englesdorf, Germany, vK9958 on 7 Feb 45. |
| B | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Left old area in Lignely, Belgium, vP4695 on 6 Feb 45 and arrived present area in Durboslar, Germany, vK9557 on 7 Feb 45. |
| C | 1000 yards west of Merzenhausen, Jülich, Germany1 | Left old area in Petite Hoursinne, Belgium, vP5094 on 6 Feb 45 and arr present area West of Merzenhausen, Germany, vK9760 on 7 Feb 45. |
| D | Dürboslar, Aldenhoven, Germany1 | Left old area in Chene All Pierre, Belgium, vP5394 on 6 Feb 45 and arr present area in Durboslar, Germany, vK9557, on 7 Feb 45. |
| MEDDET | Alsdorf, Germany | Left old area near Les Aunais, Belgium, vP4795 on 6 Feb 45 and arrived present area in Alsdorf, Germany, vK9054 on 7 Feb 45. |
| 783rd Ordnance Company, 83rd Infantry Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company / Unit | Station | Record of events |
| C | Maarland, The Netherlands1 | No changes |